Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlParseAttValueComplex function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.7.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long XML entity name.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | < 2.7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Apple | Safari | < 4.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 3.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.5.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlBroken LinkMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31558Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31855Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31860Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31868Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32265Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32280Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32807Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32974Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33715Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33722Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3529?
CVE-2008-3529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlParseAttValueComplex function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.7.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code...
How severe is CVE-2008-3529?
CVE-2008-3529 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3529?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsoft Libxml2, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os.