CVE-2018-1327

NameCVE-2018-1327
DescriptionThe Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
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The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
libstruts1.2-javasource(unstable)(not affected)

Notes

- libstruts1.2-java <not-affected> (Specific to 2.x)
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-056

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