CVE-2014-2053: James heinrich/getid3 GetID3 Is Vulnerable To XML Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5v43-55m5-qr8f
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CWE-611
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-2053 is a HIGH getid3 is vulnerable to xml vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting James heinrich/getid3 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves getid3 is vulnerable to xml external entity (xxe). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.9.

CVE-2014-2053 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-2053
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5v43-55m5-qr8f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product James heinrich/getid3
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-2053

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected James heinrich/getid3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

james-heinrich/getid3 fixed: 1.9.9 
Upgrade james-heinrich/getid3 to 1.9.9
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for james-heinrich/getid3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-2053, inspect your project dependencies for James heinrich/getid3:

inspect dependencies for james-heinrich/getid3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of James heinrich/getid3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.9.9), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In James heinrich/getid3, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

getID3() before 1.9.9, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

CVE-2014-2053 Affected James heinrich/getid3 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
james-heinrich/getid3
 Packagist
< 1.9.9
1.9.9

References

NVD — CVE-2014-2053 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2053
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/JamesHeinrich/getID3/commit/afbdaa044a9a0a9dff2f800bd670e231b3ec99b2
James heinrich/getid3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/james-heinrich/getid3/CVE-2014-2053.yaml
James heinrich/getid3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JamesHeinrich/getID3
wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpr... WEB
https://wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpress-3-9-2
getid3.sourceforge.net/source/changelog.tx... WEB
http://getid3.sourceforge.net/source/changelog.txt
James heinrich/getid3 Security Information SECURITY
http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2014-006
secunia.com/advisories/58002 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/58002
James heinrich/getid3 Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2053?
CVE-2014-2053 is a security vulnerability in James heinrich/getid3 involving getID3 is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which James heinrich/getid3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.9 across affected packages: james-heinrich/getid3.
What version fixes CVE-2014-2053?
Upgrading to 1.9.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is james-heinrich/getid3 affected?
Yes, james-heinrich/getid3 is affected in releases prior to 1.9.9. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.9 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-2053?
CVE-2014-2053 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-2053?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for james-heinrich/getid3'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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