CVE-2013-2210

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ versions prior to 1.7.2

Description The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the XML Signature Reference functionality, which can be exploited by context-dependent attackers using malformed XPointer expressions. This could lead to a denial of service (crash) and possibly the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability may also compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Exploitation can be done remotely.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.7.2, update to version 1.7.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the XML Signature Reference functionality until a patch is applied. Avoid using malformed XPointer expressions in the affected API endpoints until the issue is resolved.