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CVE-2016-4463
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent...
Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.
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/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2069
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10510&version=12336069
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3335
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3610
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036211
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3506
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3514
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91501
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2016-4463.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538784/100/0/threaded
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137714/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Crash.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
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Affected Vendor
apache
View all reports →Affected Software
xerces-c\+\+, debian linux
Vulnerable Versions:
0, 8.0
Timeline
Official Publish:
July 8th, 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.