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This is a memory-corruption bug in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++. Systems using vulnerable versions to process attacker-controlled XML security data could crash, and the CVE says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Exposure depends on whether xml-security-c is present and handles untrusted XML. Most likely exposure is applications or services that embed xml-security-c before 1.7.1 for XML signature, encryption, or canonicalization and accept XML from external or low-trust sources. The bundle does not identify specific downstream products beyond Apache Santuario XML Security for C++. Prioritize remediation where vulnerable XML security processing is reachable by external users, partners, or uploaded documents. The age of the CVE lowers novelty risk, but remote memory corruption with possible code execution remains business-relevant in legacy systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ to 1.7.1 or later.; Apply vendor or distribution updates, including Debian security updates where applicable.; Identify and prioritize services processing untrusted XML with xml-security-c..
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- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-15CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [santuario-commits] 20190823 svn commit: r1049214 - in /websites/production/santuario/content: cache/main.pageCache download.html index.html javaindex.html javareleasenotes.html secadv.data/CVE-2019-12400.asc secadv.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [santuario-commits] 20210917 svn commit: r1076843 - in /websites/production/santuario/content: cache/main.pageCache index.html javaindex.html secadv.data/CVE-2021-40690.txt.asc secadv.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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