Vulnerability Description
The xmlreader in libxml allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted XML data, related to an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
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 | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | <= 5.0 |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml | All versions |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.1 |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172710.hThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172943.hThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00120.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1419.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2550.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3430Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75570Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1819?
CVE-2015-1819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The xmlreader in libxml allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted XML data, related to an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-1819?
CVE-2015-1819 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-2015-1819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Xmlsoft Libxml, Oracle Solaris.