🛡️ CVE-2013-5823 — xmlsec
Description
Apache XML Security For Java vulnerable to Infinite Loop
Affected versions of xmlsec are subject to a denial of service vulnerability. Should a user check the signature of a message larger than 512 MB, the method expandSize(int newPos) of class org.apache.xml.security.utils.UnsyncByteArrayOutputStream goes in an endless loop. A remote attacker could use this flaw to supply crafted XML that would lead to a denial of service.
Affected software
CVE-2013-5823 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.santuario:xmlsec (from 1.5.0 up to 1.5.3)
Timeline and source
Published on 14 May 2022 and last revised on 4 February 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
access.redhat.com (Web)
bugzilla.redhat.com (Web)
issues.apache.org (Web)
lists.opensuse.org (Web)
marc.info (Web)
marc.info (Web)
security.gentoo.org (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.santuario:xmlsec | 1.5.0 | 1.5.3 |
References
Similar Threats
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