Vulnerability Description
The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.1 does not properly detect compression errors, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via crafted XML data.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | 2.9.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177341.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177381.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00120.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00031.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1089.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3430
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/02/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/02/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77390
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034243
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8035?
CVE-2015-8035 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.1 does not properly detect compression errors, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via crafted XML dat...
How severe is CVE-2015-8035?
CVE-2015-8035 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8035?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Xmlsoft Libxml2, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.