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CVE-2024-40896
In libxml2 2.11 before 2.11.9, 2.12 before 2.12.9, and 2.13...
Vulnerability Description
In libxml2 2.11 before 2.11.9, 2.12 before 2.12.9, and 2.13 before 2.13.3, the SAX parser can produce events for external entities even if custom SAX handlers try to override entity content (by setting "checked"). This makes classic XXE attacks possible.
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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Vulnerable Versions:
2.11.0, 2.12.0, 2.13.0
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 23rd, 2024
Last Modified:
February 28th, 2025
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
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