CVE-2015-8317
Medium
Description
The xmlParseXMLDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via an (1) unterminated encoding value or (2) incomplete XML declaration in XML data, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Xmlsoft Libxml2
PublishedDec 15, 2015
First seenDec 15, 2015
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xmlsoft libxml2 | v ≤ 2.9.2 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 7.0, 8.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 15.04, 15.10 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 6.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_hpc_node | 6.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 6.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 6.0 | — |
| hp icewall_federation_agent | 3.0 | — |
| hp icewall_file_manager | 3.0 | — |
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