Vulnerability Description
internal/XMLReader.cpp in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via crafted XML data.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Apache | Xerces-C\+\+ | <= 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152882.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153094.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153829.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153887.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153903.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153923.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00012.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131756/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Denial-Of
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1193.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3199
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73252
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032254
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2015-0252.txtVendor Advisory
- https://shibboleth.net/community/advisories/secadv_20150319.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0252?
CVE-2015-0252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). internal/XMLReader.cpp in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via crafted XML data.
How severe is CVE-2015-0252?
CVE-2015-0252 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-2015-0252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Apache Xerces-C\+\+.