gsd-2016-4447
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:21
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2016-4447


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              "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348"
            },
            {
              "name": "RHSA-2016:2957",
              "refsource": "REDHAT",
              "tags": [
                "Third Party Advisory"
              ],
              "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
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            "availabilityImpact": "PARTIAL",
            "baseScore": 5.0,
            "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
            "integrityImpact": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P",
            "version": "2.0"
          },
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          "obtainAllPrivilege": false,
          "obtainOtherPrivilege": false,
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          "severity": "MEDIUM",
          "userInteractionRequired": false
        },
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            "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
            "integrityImpact": "NONE",
            "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
            "scope": "UNCHANGED",
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
            "version": "3.0"
          },
          "exploitabilityScore": 3.9,
          "impactScore": 3.6
        }
      },
      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-12T23:21Z",
      "publishedDate": "2016-06-09T16:59Z"
    }
  }
}


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