Vulnerability Description
The xmlStringGetNodeList function in tree.c in libxml2 2.9.3 and earlier, when used in recovery mode, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion, stack consumption, and application crash) via a crafted XML document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Hp | Icewall Federation Agent | 3.0 |
| Hp | Icewall File Manager | 3.0 |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | <= 2.9.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Redhat | Jboss Core Services | - |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.3 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00055.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00127.htmlMailing List
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/10Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/21/2Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/21/3Mailing List
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.hPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84992Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035335Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1292Third Party Advisory
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-cThird Party Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10170Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3627?
CVE-2016-3627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The xmlStringGetNodeList function in tree.c in libxml2 2.9.3 and earlier, when used in recovery mode, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion, stack consump...
How severe is CVE-2016-3627?
CVE-2016-3627 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3627?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Debian Debian Linux, Hp Icewall Federation Agent, Hp Icewall File Manager, Xmlsoft Libxml2.