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HistoryJul 10, 2019 - 12:00 a.m.

libxslt CVE-2019-13117 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

2019-07-1000:00:00
Symantec Security Response
www.symantec.com
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Description

libxslt is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. libxslt 1.1.33 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Technologies Affected

  • Oracle JDK(Linux Production Release) 1.8.0 Update 241
  • Oracle JDK(Solaris Production Release) 1.8.0 Update 241
  • Oracle JDK(Windows Production Release) 1.8.0 Update 241
  • Oracle JRE(Linux Production Release) 1.8.0 Update 241
  • Oracle JRE(Solaris Production Release) 1.8.0 Update 241
  • Oracle JRE(Windows Production Release) 1.8.0 Update 241
  • Redhat Ceph Storage 3
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Redhat OpenStack Platform 10
  • Redhat OpenStack Platform 13.0 (Queens)
  • Redhat OpenStack Platform 14.0 (Rocky)
  • Redhat OpenStack Platform 9.0
  • XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.33

Recommendations

Block external access at the network boundary, unless external parties require service.
If global access isn’t needed, filter access to the affected computer at the network boundary. Restricting access to only trusted computers and networks might greatly reduce the likelihood of successful exploits.

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
Running server processes within a restricted environment using facilities such as chroot or jail may limit the consequences of successful exploits.

Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity. This includes but is not limited to requests that include NOP sleds and unexplained incoming and outgoing traffic. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from successful exploits.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.