CVE-2019-10172 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-10172 affecting Redhat systems. This vulnerability in jackson-mapper-asl libraries exposes systems to XML external entity vulnerabilities. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been discovered in the 1.9.x versions of org.codehaus.jackson:jackson-mapper-asl libraries, affecting Redhat systems.
Understanding CVE-2019-10172
This CVE involves XML external entity vulnerabilities in the jackson-mapper-asl libraries.
What is CVE-2019-10172?
The vulnerability in the 1.9.x versions of jackson-mapper-asl libraries exposes them to XML external entity vulnerabilities.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10172
- CVSS Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- This vulnerability affects different classes within the codehaus jackson-mapper-asl libraries.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10172
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit XML external entities in the affected jackson-mapper-asl versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: jackson-mapper-asl
- Vendor: Redhat
- Affected Version: 1.9.x
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through a network connection without requiring privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the jackson-mapper-asl library to a secure version.
- Monitor for any unusual network activity that could indicate exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software libraries to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent XML external entity attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all systems using the vulnerable jackson-mapper-asl library are updated to a secure version.