RHSA-2012:1537: Moderate: jasperreports-server-pro security and bug fix update

Published Dec 4, 2012
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Updated

JasperReports Server is a reporting server.A flaw was found in the way the Apache Xerces2 Java Parser processed theSYSTEM identifier in DTDs. A remote attacker could provide aspecially-crafted XML file, which once parsed by an application using theApache Xerces2 Java Parser, would lead to a denial of service (applicationhang due to excessive CPU use). (CVE-2009-2625)This update also fixes the following bugs: Adding a user to any ROLE caused an unexpected exception. (BZ#730712) Previously, the jasperreports-server-pro RPM spec file contained the "%{dist}" tag on the "Release" line. To comply with the packaging andnaming guidelines, the tag has been changed to "%{?dist}" with this update.(BZ#868927) In some cases reports were opened with an incorrect list of Entity/Entities. (BZ#842687)Note: The jasperreports-server-pro package replaces rhevm-reports-serverfrom Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager 3.0.Users are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which corrects theseissues.

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
redhat/jasperreports-server-pro<4.7.1-2.el6e
4.7.1-2.el6e

Remediation

Event History

Dec 4, 2012
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2012:1537?

The severity of RHSA-2012:1537 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2012:1537?

To fix RHSA-2012:1537, update to the latest version of JasperReports Server, specifically version 4.7.1-2.el6e or later.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2012:1537 address?

RHSA-2012:1537 addresses a flaw in how Apache Xerces2 Java Parser handles SYSTEM identifiers in DTDs.

4

Can RHSA-2012:1537 be exploited remotely?

Yes, RHSA-2012:1537 can be exploited remotely through specially-crafted XML files.

5

Which software is affected by RHSA-2012:1537?

RHSA-2012:1537 affects JasperReports Server, particularly the jasperreports-server-pro package.

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