Vulnerability Description
libxmljs2 is vulnerable to a type confusion vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted XML while invoking the namespaces() function (which invokes XmlNode::get_local_namespaces()) on a grand-child of a node that refers to an entity. This vulnerability can lead to denial of service and remote code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/marudor/libxmljs2/issues/205
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/libxmljs2-namespaces-type-confusion-r
- https://github.com/marudor/libxmljs2/issues/205
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/libxmljs2-namespaces-type-confusion-r
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-34394?
CVE-2024-34394 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). libxmljs2 is vulnerable to a type confusion vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted XML while invoking the namespaces() function (which invokes XmlNode::get_local_namespaces()) on a grand-child...
How severe is CVE-2024-34394?
CVE-2024-34394 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-34394?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.