Vulnerability Description
The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted file, involving xmlParseName.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Icewall Federation Agent | 3.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.3 |
| Apple | Itunes | 12.4.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.2.1 |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | <= 2.9.3 |
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 7.5.0.0, <= 7.5.2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListNot Applicable
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90864Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1Third Party Advisory
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4447?
CVE-2016-4447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted f...
How severe is CVE-2016-4447?
CVE-2016-4447 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-2016-4447?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Icewall Federation Agent, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Vm Server, Apple Itunes.