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.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 12 products from hp, from canonical, from debian and 9 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2016-06-09T16:59:05.707
2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
| 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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