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CVE-2016-3627
The xmlStringGetNodeList function in tree.c in libxml2 2.9.3 and earlier,...
Vulnerability Description
The xmlStringGetNodeList function in tree.c in libxml2 2.9.3 and earlier, when used in recovery mode, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion, stack consumption, and application crash) via a crafted XML document.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/10
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05157239
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10170
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00127.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00055.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1292
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/21/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035335
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84992
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/21/3
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Affected Vendor
opensuse
View all reports →Affected Software
leap, debian linux, icewall federation agent, icewall file manager, libxml2, ubuntu linux, jboss core services, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux eus, enterprise linux server, enterprise linux server aus, enterprise linux workstation, vm server, solaris
Vulnerable Versions:
42.1, 8.0, 3.0, 0, 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04, 6.0, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 3.3, 3.4, 11.3
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 17th, 2016
Last Modified:
December 4th, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.