CVE-2017-8315

Public Exploit

Description

Eclipse XML parser for the Eclipse IDE versions 2017.2.5 and earlier was found vulnerable to an XML External Entity attack. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability by implementing malicious code on Androidmanifest.xml.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory eclipse.org
Affected: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Eclipse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=519169 vendor advisory permissions required
https://research.checkpoint.com/parsedroid-targeting-android-development-research-community/ third party advisory exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8315?
CVE-2017-8315 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8315?
To fix CVE-2017-8315, 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-2017-8315 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8315 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8315?
CVE-2017-8315 affects Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Eclipse.
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