CVE-2008-0628

High

Description

The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSun Jdk
PublishedFeb 6, 2008
First seenFeb 6, 2008

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
sun jdk1.6—
sun jrev ≤ 1.6.0—

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