Vulnerability Description
TinyXML through 2.6.2 has an infinite loop in TiXmlParsingData::Stamp in tinyxmlparser.cpp via the TIXML_UTF_LEAD_0 case. It can be triggered by a crafted XML message and leads to a denial of service.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tinyxml Project | Tinyxml | >= 2.3.2, <= 2.6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/04/msg00019.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00041.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://sourceforge.net/p/tinyxml/bugs/141/ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/04/msg00019.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00041.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://sourceforge.net/p/tinyxml/bugs/141/ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-42260?
CVE-2021-42260 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). TinyXML through 2.6.2 has an infinite loop in TiXmlParsingData::Stamp in tinyxmlparser.cpp via the TIXML_UTF_LEAD_0 case. It can be triggered by a crafted XML message and leads to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-42260?
CVE-2021-42260 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-2021-42260?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tinyxml Project Tinyxml, Debian Debian Linux.