CVE-2018-9251
Medium
Description
The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Xmlsoft Libxml2
PublishedApr 4, 2018
First seenApr 4, 2018
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xmlsoft libxml2 | 2.9.8 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0 | — |
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