CVE-2016-2073 Information

Description

The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Reference

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7 http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011 http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37 https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

6.5