Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the xmlSAX2Characters function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large XML document.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml | 2.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02029444
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32762Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32764Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32766Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32773Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32802Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32807Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32811Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32974
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33417
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33746
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4226?
CVE-2008-4226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the xmlSAX2Characters function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large X...
How severe is CVE-2008-4226?
CVE-2008-4226 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-2008-4226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsoft Libxml.