CVE-2016-1762
High
Description
The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Xmlsoft Libxml2
PublishedMar 24, 2016
First seenMar 24, 2016
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122
How to fix
Update
- xmlsoft libxml22.9.4 or later
- apple safari9.1 or later
- apple iphone_os9.3 or later
- apple mac_os_x10.11.4 or later
- apple tvos9.2 or later
- apple watchos2.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xmlsoft libxml2 | v < 2.9.4 | 2.9.4 |
| apple safari | v < 9.1 | 9.1 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 9.3 | 9.3 |
| apple mac_os_x | v < 10.11.4 | 10.11.4 |
| apple tvos | v < 9.2 | 9.2 |
| apple watchos | v < 2.2 | 2.2 |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus | 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_tus | 7.2, 7.3, 7.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
| mcafee web_gateway | v ≤ 7.5.2.10, 7.5.2.11 < v ≤ 7.6.2.3 | — |
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