Vulnerability Description
libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035 and CVE-2018-9251.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | 2.9.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105198Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/commit/2240fbf5912054af025fb6e01e26375100PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00035.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00009.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3739-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105198Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/commit/2240fbf5912054af025fb6e01e26375100PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00035.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00009.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3739-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14567?
CVE-2018-14567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a diff...
How severe is CVE-2018-14567?
CVE-2018-14567 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14567?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsoft Libxml2, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.