CVE-2016-2073
MEDIUM severity · CVSS 6.5 · Memory corruption
6.5CVSS MEDIUM
Summary
The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
Impact & exploitability
Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
Confidentiality impactNone
Integrity impactNone
Availability impactHigh
Exploit probability (EPSS)3%
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected products we track (1)
Recommendation
Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.
Additional information
- NVD record
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlAdvisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593Advisory