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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2016-4447

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.

HIGH 7.5EPSS 14.0%

Does this matter?

EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 14.0%, higher than 96% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

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.

CVSS 3.0
7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
13.98% probability · 96th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-119
Affected
hp/icewall federation agent · canonical/ubuntu linux · debian/debian linux · oracle/vm server · apple/itunes · apple/iphone os · apple/mac os x · apple/tvos · apple/watchos · xmlsoft/libxml2 · mcafee/web gateway
Source
secalert@redhat.com

References

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.