Vulnerability Description
The mxmlDelete function in mxml-node.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-Xml Project | Mini-Xml | <= 2.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/16Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/11/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90315Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1334648Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/16Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/11/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90315Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1334648Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4570?
CVE-2016-4570 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The mxmlDelete function in mxml-node.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.
How severe is CVE-2016-4570?
CVE-2016-4570 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4570?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mini-Xml Project Mini-Xml, Debian Debian Linux.