CVE-2016-1833
Medium
Description
The htmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Tvos
PublishedMay 20, 2016
First seenMay 20, 2016
How to fix
Update
- apple tvos9.2.1 or later
- apple iphone_os9.3.2 or later
- apple mac_os_x10.11.5 or later
- apple watchos2.2.1 or later
- xmlsoft libxml22.9.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple tvos | v < 9.2.1 | 9.2.1 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 9.3.2 | 9.3.2 |
| apple mac_os_x | v < 10.11.5 | 10.11.5 |
| apple watchos | v < 2.2.1 | 2.2.1 |
| 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 | — |
| xmlsoft libxml2 | v < 2.9.4 | 2.9.4 |
| mcafee web_gateway | 7.5.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 7.5.2.10, 7.6.0.0 < v ≤ 7.6.2.3 | — |
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