CVE-2024-40896
Critical
Description
In libxml2 2.11 before 2.11.9, 2.12 before 2.12.9, and 2.13 before 2.13.3, the SAX parser can produce events for external entities even if custom SAX handlers try to override entity content (by setting "checked"). This makes classic XXE attacks possible.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductXmlsoft Libxml2
PublishedDec 23, 2024
First seenDec 23, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- xmlsoft libxml22.11.9, 2.12.9, 2.13.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xmlsoft libxml2 | 2.11.0 ≤ v < 2.11.9, 2.12.0 ≤ v < 2.12.9, 2.13.0 ≤ v < 2.13.3 | 2.11.9, 2.12.9, 2.13.3 |
| netapp hci_compute_node | No range specified | — |
| netapp solidfire_\&_hci_management_node | No range specified | — |
| netapp solidfire_\&_hci_storage_node | No range specified | — |
| netapp h300s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h410s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h500s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h700s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h410c_firmware | No range specified | — |
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