Description
The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted file, involving xmlParseName.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-503-1 | libxml2 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3593-1 | libxml2 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-5436 | The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted file, involving xmlParseName. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2994-1 | libxml2 vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T00:32:25.110Z
Reserved: 2016-05-02T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-4447
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-06-09T16:59:05.707
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-4447
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN