The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the external general entities property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jdk | Sun | 1.6 (including) | 1.6 (including) |
| Jre | Sun | * | 1.6.0 (including) |
| Supplementary for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | RedHat | java-1.6.0-bea-1:1.6.0.03-1jpp.2.el5 | * |
| Sun-java6 | Ubuntu | devel | * |
| Sun-java6 | Ubuntu | feisty | * |
| Sun-java6 | Ubuntu | gutsy | * |
| Sun-java6 | Ubuntu | hardy | * |
| Sun-java6 | Ubuntu | intrepid | * |
| Sun-java6 | Ubuntu | upstream | * |