Vulnerability Description
libxml2 20904-GITv2.9.4-16-g0741801 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in the xmlDictComputeFastKey function in dict.c. This vulnerability causes programs that use libxml2, such as PHP, to crash. This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for libxml2 Bug 759398.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | 2.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3952
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/15/1ExploitMailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98601Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-01
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3952
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/15/1ExploitMailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98601Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9049?
CVE-2017-9049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libxml2 20904-GITv2.9.4-16-g0741801 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in the xmlDictComputeFastKey function in dict.c. This vulnerability causes programs that use libxml2, such as PHP, to...
How severe is CVE-2017-9049?
CVE-2017-9049 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-2017-9049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsoft Libxml2.