Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xml-Libxml Project | Xml-Libxml | <= 2.0129 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=122246ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4042Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=122246ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4042Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10672?
CVE-2017-10672 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
How severe is CVE-2017-10672?
CVE-2017-10672 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-2017-10672?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xml-Libxml Project Xml-Libxml, Debian Debian Linux.