CVE-2017-8872 The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.
CriticalCVSS 9.1
EPSS 2.3%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libxml2(Debian:12) | < 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1 | 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1 |
| debian/libxml2(Debian:13) | < 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1 | 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1 |
| debian/libxml2(Debian:14) | < 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1 | 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1 |
| xmlsoft libxml2 | = 2.9.4 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-8872 vendor-advisory
- bugzilla.gnome.org issue-tracking
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200909 [SECURITY] [DLA 2369-1] libxml2 security update mailing-list
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking