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CVE-2016-4447
The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows...
Vulnerability Description
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.
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://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10170
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.404722
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90864
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1292
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.html
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT206901
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=00906759053986b8079985644172085f74331f83
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00005.html
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902
- https://support.apple.com/HT206904
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05194709
- https://support.apple.com/HT206899
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icewall federation agent, ubuntu linux, debian linux, vm server, itunes, iphone os, mac os x, tvos, watchos, libxml2, web gateway
Vulnerable Versions:
3.0, 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04, 7.0, 8.0, 3.3, 3.4, 12.4.1, 0, 7.5.0.0, 7.6.0.0
Timeline
Official Publish:
June 9th, 2016
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.