Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Xerces-C\+\+ | <= 3.1.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137714/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Crash.htm
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538784/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91501
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036211
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2016-4463.txt
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3335
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3506
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3514
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2069
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10510&version=1
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3610
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4463?
CVE-2016-4463 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.
How severe is CVE-2016-4463?
CVE-2016-4463 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-2016-4463?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Xerces-C\+\+, Debian Debian Linux.