Description
TinyXML through 2.6.2 has an infinite loop in TiXmlParsingData::Stamp in tinyxmlparser.cpp via the TIXML_UTF_LEAD_0 case. It can be triggered by a crafted XML message and leads to a denial of service.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
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Debian DLA |
DLA-2988-1 | tinyxml security update |
Debian DLA |
DLA-3130-1 | tinyxml security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-6542-1 | TinyXML vulnerability |
References
History
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0000
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2025-11-04T18:14:19.501Z
Reserved: 2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2021-42260
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Status : Modified
Published: 2021-10-11T20:15:07.433
Modified: 2025-11-04T19:15:40.767
Link: CVE-2021-42260
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Ubuntu USN