Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in libexpat before 2.6.3. xmlparse.c does not reject a negative length for XML_ParseBuffer.
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 | < 2.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/887Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/890Patch
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/12
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/6
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/8
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00036.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241018-0004/
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-613116.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45490?
CVE-2024-45490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in libexpat before 2.6.3. xmlparse.c does not reject a negative length for XML_ParseBuffer.
How severe is CVE-2024-45490?
CVE-2024-45490 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-2024-45490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexpat Project Libexpat.