Vulnerability Description
libxml2 2.9.0-rc1 and earlier, as used in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.89, does not properly support a cast of an unspecified variable during handling of XSL transforms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via a crafted document, related to the _xmlNs data structure in include/libxml/tree.h.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 6.1.4 |
| Chrome | <= 21.0.1180.88 | |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | <= 2.9.0 |
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=138673
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/08/stable-channel-update_30.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00009.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00030.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50838
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54886
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/trunk/src/third_party/libxml/src/include/l
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/trunk/src/third_party/libxml/src/include/l
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6001
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2555
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:164
- https://chromiumcodereview.appspot.com/10824157
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78179
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2871?
CVE-2012-2871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). libxml2 2.9.0-rc1 and earlier, as used in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.89, does not properly support a cast of an unspecified variable during handling of XSL transforms, which allows remote attacker...
How severe is CVE-2012-2871?
CVE-2012-2871 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2871?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Google Chrome, Xmlsoft Libxml2.