CVE-2019-10244 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Eclipse Kura up to version 4.0.0 is vulnerable to XXE attacks due to improper initialization of components and services.

Understanding CVE-2019-10244

Versions of Eclipse Kura up to 4.0.0 are susceptible to XXE attacks through improper initialization of various components and services.

What is CVE-2019-10244?

Eclipse Kura versions up to 4.0.0 are at risk of XXE attacks due to improper initialization of the factory and parser in multiple components and services.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10244

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to launch XXE attacks in target areas within Eclipse Kura.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10244

Eclipse Kura vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

In Eclipse Kura versions up to 4.0.0, improper initialization in components like the Web UI package, Artemis simple Mqtt component, and emulator position service can lead to XXE attack vulnerabilities.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Eclipse Kura
Vendor: The Eclipse Foundation
Versions Affected: <= 4.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

XXE attacks exploit improper XML entity handling in components and services of Eclipse Kura.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10244 and preventing XXE attacks.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Eclipse Kura to version 4.0.1 or later to mitigate the XXE vulnerability.
Implement proper input validation and sanitization to prevent XXE attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software components to address security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices to prevent XXE vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by The Eclipse Foundation to address CVE-2019-10244.