CVE-2016-1762

Published Mar 24, 2016

Last updated 6 months ago

Overview

Description
The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Deferred
Products
safari, iphone_os, mac_os_x, tvos, watchos, debian_linux, ubuntu_linux, libxml2, enterprise_linux_desktop, enterprise_linux_server, enterprise_linux_server_aus, enterprise_linux_server_eus, enterprise_linux_server_tus, enterprise_linux_workstation, web_gateway

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
8.1
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Severity
HIGH

CVSS 3.0

Type
Primary
Base score
8.1
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Severity
HIGH

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
5.8
Impact score
4.9
Exploitability score
8.6
Vector string
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-119
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-122

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.