Check Point Advisories

Apache Camel XSLT Component XML External Entity (CVE-2014-0002)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1164
Date Published:	20 Mar 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Monday 16 June, 2014
Source:	Apache
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0002
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Apache Software Foundation Camel 2.11.0 to 2.11.3 Apache Software Foundation Camel 2.12.0 to 2.12.2
Vulnerability Description	An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability has been reported in Apache Camel. The vulnerability is due to an error in handling XSL stylesheets in the XSLT component. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose the contents of files accessible to Apache Camel's Java runtime process, as well as conduct request forgery attacks on other systems via the Camel server, potentially leading to policy bypass.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache Camel XSLT Component XML External Entity protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Application Servers Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Apache Camel XSLT Component XML External Entity