CVE-2017-9096 (High) detected in itextpdf-5.5.10.jar

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CVE-2017-9096 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - itextpdf-5.5.10.jar

A Free Java-PDF library

Library home page: http://itextpdf.com

Path to dependency file: Websocket-Smart-Card-Signer/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: 20210223130700_TYMBKW/downloadResource_MYVJAY/20210223130710/itextpdf-5.5.10.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ itextpdf-5.5.10.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 52e62821fe1c04f561516a02e367c9391f940eef

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

The XML parsers in iText before 5.5.12 and 7.x before 7.0.3 do not disable external entities, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.

Publish Date: 2017-11-08

URL: CVE-2017-9096

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9096

Release Date: 2017-11-08

Fix Resolution: 5.5.12,7.0.3

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