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CVE-2016-4447in critical feed

The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-…

Published 10 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.5
v3.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
14.0%
percentile 97%
Public exploits
0
none known

The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted file, involving xmlParseName.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

13.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD3.07.5CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD2.05.0AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

  • oracle.com /technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • kc.mcafee.com /corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10170 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • slackware.com /security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.404722 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SLACKWARE, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/90864 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • access.redhat.com /errata/RHSA-2016:1292 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • openwall.com /lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/2 · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • oracle.com /technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • debian.org /security/2016/dsa-3593 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • xmlsoft.org /news.html · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /HT206901 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • ubuntu.com /usn/USN-2994-1 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU, x_transferred
  • oracle.com /technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • git.gnome.org /browse/libxml2/commit/?id=00906759053986b8079985644172085f74331f83 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00005.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • tenable.com /security/tns-2016-18 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • rhn.redhat.com /errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /HT206905 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id/1036348 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /HT206903 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /HT206902 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /HT206904 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • h20566.www2.hpe.com /portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05194709 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /HT206899 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred

Sources

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