Vulnerability Description
libexpat through 2.5.0 allows a denial of service (resource consumption) because many full reparsings are required in the case of a large token for which multiple buffer fills are needed.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexpat Project | Libexpat | <= 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/20/5
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/789ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00006.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240614-0003/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/20/5
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/789ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00006.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00036.html
- 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://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240614-0003/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52425?
CVE-2023-52425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libexpat through 2.5.0 allows a denial of service (resource consumption) because many full reparsings are required in the case of a large token for which multiple buffer fills are needed.
How severe is CVE-2023-52425?
CVE-2023-52425 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-2023-52425?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexpat Project Libexpat.