CVE-2017-5662

Description

In Apache Batik before 1.9, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses batik can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exploitable application is running. If the user is root a full compromise of the server - including confidential or sensitive files - would be possible. XXE can also be used to attack the availability of the server via denial of service as the references within a xml document can trivially trigger an amplification attack.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Batik
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5662?
CVE-2017-5662 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5662?
To fix CVE-2017-5662, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5662 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5662 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5662?
CVE-2017-5662 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Batik.
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