dom4j: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                               ESB-2020.1581
                           dom4j security update
                                5 May 2020

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:           dom4j
Publisher:         Debian
Operating System:  UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                   Debian GNU/Linux 8
Impact/Access:     Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2020-10683  

Original Bulletin: 
   https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00029.html

Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on 
         platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators 
         running dom4j check for an updated version of the software for their
         operating system.

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Package        : dom4j
Version        : 1.6.1+dfsg.3-2+deb8u2
CVE ID         : CVE-2020-10683
Debian Bug     : 958055


A flaw was found in dom4j library. By using the default
SaxReader() provided by Dom4J, external DTDs and External
Entities are allowed, resulting in a possible XXE.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
1.6.1+dfsg.3-2+deb8u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your dom4j packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Best,
Utkarsh
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