CVE-2016-9318
Medium
Description
libxml2 2.9.4 and earlier, as used in XMLSec 1.2.23 and earlier and other products, does not offer a flag directly indicating that the current document may be read but other files may not be opened, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductXmlsoft Libxml2
PublishedNov 16, 2016
First seenNov 16, 2016
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xmlsoft libxml2 | v ≤ 2.9.4 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, 18.04 | — |
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