Vulnerability Description
The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | < 2.9.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2073?
CVE-2016-2073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
How severe is CVE-2016-2073?
CVE-2016-2073 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2073?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsoft Libxml2, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.