CVE-2017-1000498: Androidsvg Android SVG Vulnerable To XML Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g556-x5vx-qh59
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000498 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) android svg vulnerable to xml vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Androidsvg libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves android svg vulnerable to xml external entity (xxe). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.

CVE-2017-1000498 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000498
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g556-x5vx-qh59
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Androidsvg
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-1000498

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

com.caverock:androidsvg fixed: 1.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.caverock</groupId>
    <artifactId>androidsvg</artifactId>
    <version>1.3</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.caverock

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-1000498, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.caverock

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Androidsvg in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.caverock command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

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 Androidsvg, 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

AndroidSVG version 1.2.2 is vulnerable to XXE attacks in the SVG parsing component resulting in denial of service and possibly remote code execution

CVE-2017-1000498 Affected Androidsvg Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.caverock:androidsvg
maven/com.caverock/androidsvg
Maven
< 1.3
1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-1000498 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000498
Androidsvg Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/BigBadaboom/androidsvg/issues/122
Androidsvg Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/BigBadaboom/androidsvg
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g556-x5vx-qh59

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000498?
CVE-2017-1000498 is a security vulnerability in Androidsvg involving Android SVG vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Androidsvg versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3 across affected packages: com.caverock:androidsvg.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000498?
Upgrading to 1.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is androidsvg affected?
Yes, com.caverock:androidsvg is affected in releases prior to 1.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000498?
CVE-2017-1000498 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-1000498?
CVE-2017-1000498 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 Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-1000498?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.caverock'. 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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