Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in validators/DTD/DTDScanner.cpp in Apache Xerces C++ 3.1.3 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via an invalid character in an XML document.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Xerces-C\+\+ | <= 3.1.3 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3579
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/7
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90502
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2066
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-46
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3579
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/7
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2099?
CVE-2016-2099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free vulnerability in validators/DTD/DTDScanner.cpp in Apache Xerces C++ 3.1.3 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via an invalid character in an XML do...
How severe is CVE-2016-2099?
CVE-2016-2099 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Xerces-C\+\+, Opensuse Opensuse.