Vulnerability Description
The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 2007 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora | 7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=202628
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000009.html
- http://mail.gnome.org/archives/xml/2008-January/msg00036.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28439Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28444Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28450Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28452Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28458Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28466Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28470Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28475Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28636Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28716Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28740
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6284?
CVE-2007-6284 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.
How severe is CVE-2007-6284?
CVE-2007-6284 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6284?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Redhat Fedora.