Vulnerability Description
The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Xerces-C\+\+ | <= 2.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-1051Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32108Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31533Patch
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/releases.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45596
- http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-1051Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32108Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31533Patch
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/releases.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45596
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4482?
CVE-2008-4482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which...
How severe is CVE-2008-4482?
CVE-2008-4482 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Xerces-C\+\+.