RHSA-2014:0216: Important: XStream security update

Published Feb 26, 2014
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Updated

XStream is a simple library to serialize and de-serialize objects to andfrom XML.It was found that XStream could deserialize arbitrary user-supplied XMLcontent, representing objects of any type. A remote attacker able to passXML to XStream could use this flaw to perform a variety of attacks,including remote code execution in the context of the server running theXStream application. (CVE-2013-7285)All users of Red Hat JBoss Fuse Service Works 6.0.0 as provided from theRed Hat Customer Portal are advised to apply this update.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat JBoss Fuse Service Works

Remediation

Event History

Feb 26, 2014
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2014:0216?

The severity of RHSA-2014:0216 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2014:0216?

To fix RHSA-2014:0216, update Red Hat JBoss Fuse Service Works to the patched version provided by Red Hat.

3

What systems are affected by RHSA-2014:0216?

RHSA-2014:0216 affects Red Hat JBoss Fuse Service Works.

4

What type of vulnerability is RHSA-2014:0216?

RHSA-2014:0216 is a vulnerability related to the deserialization of arbitrary user-supplied XML content.

5

Who can exploit RHSA-2014:0216?

A remote attacker who is able to pass XML to XStream can exploit the vulnerability RHSA-2014:0216.

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