Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0729
Multiple buffer overflows in (1) internal/XMLReader.cpp, (2) util/XMLURL.cpp, and (3) util/XMLUri.cpp in the XML Parser library in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault or memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0729
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 3.06%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 90 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0729
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-0729
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-0729
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http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2016-0729.txt
Vendor Advisory
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http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1727978
[Apache-SVN] Revision 1727978
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035113
Apache Xerces-C Buffer Overflow Lets Remote Users Deny Service or Potentially Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
CPU Oct 2018
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00086.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:1121-1: moderate: Security update for xerces-c
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
Page not found | Oracle
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83423
Apache Xerces-C CVE-2016-0729 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/182062.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 24 Update: xerces-c-3.1.3-1.fc24Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3493
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3493-1 xerces-cThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/182597.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 22 Update: xerces-c-3.1.3-1.fc22Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/182131.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 23 Update: xerces-c-3.1.3-1.fc23Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
Oracle Linux Bulletin - January 2016
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135949/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Buffer-Overflow.html
Apache Xerces-C XML Parser Buffer Overflow ≈ Packet Storm
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:1808-1: moderate: Security update for xerces-c
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https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2061
[XERCESC-2061] Buffer overruns in prolog parsing and error handling - ASF JIRAVendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-46
Xerces-C++: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201612-46) — Gentoo security
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00012.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:0966-1: moderate: Security update for xerces-c
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537620/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
Products affected by CVE-2016-0729
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14j_firmware:t-ms14jakucb-1102.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*