CVE-2015-1832: XEE

Published Oct 3, 2016
·
Updated

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the SqlXmlUtil code in Apache Derby before 10.12.1.1, when a Java Security Manager is not in place, allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via vectors involving XmlVTI and the XML datatype.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Apache Derby=10.1.1.0
Apache Derby=10.1.2.1
Apache Derby=10.1.3.1
Apache Derby=10.2.1.6
Apache Derby=10.2.2.0
Apache Derby=10.3.3.0
Apache Derby=10.4.1.3
Apache Derby=10.4.2.0
Apache Derby=10.5.1.1
Apache Derby=10.5.3.0
Apache Derby=10.6.1.0
Apache Derby=10.6.2.1
Apache Derby=10.7.1.1
Apache Derby=10.8.1.2
Apache Derby=10.8.2.2
Apache Derby=10.8.3.0
Apache Derby=10.9.1.0
Apache Derby=10.10.1.1
Apache Derby=10.10.2.0
Apache Derby=10.11.1.1
IBM InfoSphere Data Architect<=9.2.1

Event History

Oct 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Mar 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-1832?

CVE-2015-1832 is a vulnerability in Apache Derby that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1832?

The severity of CVE-2015-1832 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

3

How does CVE-2015-1832 affect Apache Derby?

CVE-2015-1832 affects Apache Derby versions before 10.12.1.1.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2015-1832?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2015-1832 by leveraging XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the SqlXmlUtil code in Apache Derby.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2015-1832?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2015-1832 is available in Apache Derby version 10.12.1.1 and later.

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