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CVE-2016-4447


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.


Published

2016-06-09T16:59:05.707

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application hp icewall_federation_agent 3.0 Yes
Operating System canonical ubuntu_linux 12.04 Yes
Operating System canonical ubuntu_linux 14.04 Yes
Operating System canonical ubuntu_linux 15.10 Yes
Operating System canonical ubuntu_linux 16.04 Yes
Operating System debian debian_linux 7.0 Yes
Operating System debian debian_linux 8.0 Yes
Operating System oracle vm_server 3.3 Yes
Operating System oracle vm_server 3.4 Yes
Application apple itunes 12.4.1 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows * No
Operating System apple iphone_os ≤ 9.3.2 Yes
Operating System apple mac_os_x ≤ 10.11.5 Yes
Operating System apple tvos ≤ 9.2.1 Yes
Operating System apple watchos ≤ 2.2.1 Yes
Application xmlsoft libxml2 ≤ 2.9.3 Yes
Application mcafee web_gateway ≤ 7.5.2.10 Yes
Application mcafee web_gateway ≤ 7.6.2.3 Yes

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