Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in xml-conduit. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file xml-conduit/src/Text/XML/Stream/Parse.hs of the component DOCTYPE Entity Expansion Handler. The manipulation leads to infinite loop. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.9.1.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 4be1021791dcdee8b164d239433a2043dc0939ea. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216204.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haskell | Xml-Conduit | < 1.9.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/snoyberg/xml/commit/4be1021791dcdee8b164d239433a2043dc0939eaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/snoyberg/xml/pull/161PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackage.haskell.org/package/xml-conduit-1.9.1.0Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216204Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/snoyberg/xml/commit/4be1021791dcdee8b164d239433a2043dc0939eaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/snoyberg/xml/pull/161PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackage.haskell.org/package/xml-conduit-1.9.1.0Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216204Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-4249?
CVE-2021-4249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in xml-conduit. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file xml-conduit/src/Text/XML/Stream/Parse.hs of the component DOCTYPE Entity Ex...
How severe is CVE-2021-4249?
CVE-2021-4249 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-4249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haskell Xml-Conduit.