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.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-1524-1 | libxml2 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2018-20845 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T07:17:51.941Z
Reserved: 2018-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2018-9251
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-04-04T02:29:00.320
Modified: 2024-11-21T04:15:13.273
Link: CVE-2018-9251
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
EUVD