From xforce@iss.net Thu Jan 23 16:12:01 2003 From: X-Force To: vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:55:20 -0500 (EST) Subject: [VulnWatch] ISS Security Brief: PeopleSoft XML External Entities Vulnerability -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Internet Security Systems Security Brief January 20, 2003 PeopleSoft XML External Entities Vulnerability Synopsis: ISS X-Force has discovered a flaw in the PeopleSoft Application Messaging Gateway. PeopleSoft enterprise software enables the management of all manner of business functions, including human resources, customer relations, supply chain, and finance. The PeopleSoft Application Messaging Gateway provides a Web-based interface for PeopleSoft functionality and allows for communication and synchronization between PeopleSoft products non-PeopleSoft products. Impact: The Application Messaging Gateway is configured to run by default on the PeopleSoft Web server, and is accessible as a Java servlet. Attackers can use an XML External Entities (XXE) attack to read any file on the vulnerable PeopleSoft application server under the security context of the Web server process. This attack may lead to the exposure of confidential information stored in vulnerable PeopleSoft installations. Affected Versions: PeopleTools 8.1x prior to 8.19, included with most PeopleSoft installations, including but not limited to: PeopleSoft HCM (Human Capital Management) PeopleSoft CRM (Customer Relationship Management) PeopleSoft EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) PeopleSoft FMS (Financial Management Solutions) PeopleSoft SCM (Supply Chain Management) PeopleSoft ESA (Enterprise Server Automation) PeopleSoft SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) Note: PeopleTools 8.4x is not vulnerable. For the complete ISS X-Force Security Advisory, please visit: http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=21811 ______ About Internet Security Systems (ISS) Founded in 1994, Internet Security Systems (ISS) (Nasdaq: ISSX) is a pioneer and world leader in software and services that protect critical online resources from an ever-changing spectrum of threats and misuse. Internet Security Systems is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Copyright (c) 2003 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Permission is hereby granted for the electronic redistribution of this document. It is not to be edited or altered in any way without the express written consent of the Internet Security Systems X-Force. If you wish to reprint the whole or any part of this document in any other medium excluding electronic media, please email xforce@iss.net for permission. Disclaimer: The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information. X-Force PGP Key available on MIT's PGP key server and PGP.com's key server, as well as at http://www.iss.net/security_center/sensitive.php Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to: X-Force xforce@iss.net of Internet Security Systems, Inc. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBPiwp0zRfJiV99eG9AQEyAwP/dJYe0RJ0qSMhlQoCnyHrrHDw0Q8jEg6t u4pfgy7YG9v3Al+HrLlh7arih4nGg3Y2bJ+MGYAXIcJrQBVjTbRL+i7UUxGwdKuv mVp1rUpBCliQ0zSXZqmS6Pvh4RjsutEnsKAMgkxyEhPNww9xeG6Cb+0OnkihUJCg KA7vW+/sOKU= =8DbE -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----