Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1762
Potential exploit
The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-1762
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:web_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:web_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xmlsoft:libxml2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2016-1762
Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2016-1762
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
548
IPs affected by CVE-2016-1762 1,163
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1762
1.85%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 88 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1762
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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4.9
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NIST | |
8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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5.2
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1762
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1762
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https://support.apple.com/HT206169
About the security content of tvOS 9.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://xmlsoft.org/news.html
ReleasesRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1292
RHSA-2016:1292 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206168
About the security content of watchOS 2.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
RHSA-2016:2957 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206166
About the security content of iOS 9.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85059
libxml2 CVE-2016-1762 Multiple Memory Corruption VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1
USN-2994-1: libxml2 vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206167
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11.4 and Security Update 2016-002 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=a7a94612aa3b16779e2c74e1fa353b5d9786c602
Heap-based buffer overread in xmlNextChar (a7a94612) · Commits · GNOME / libxml2 · GitLabPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=759671
Bug 759671 – Heap-based buffer overread in xmlNextChar (from parser.c:8472)Exploit;Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3593-1 libxml2Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10170
McAfee Security Bulletin: McAfee Web Gateway update fixes several vulnerabilities related to xml parsingPatch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
Oracle VM Server for x86 Bulletin - July 2016Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206171
About the security content of Safari 9.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Remote and Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
Oracle Linux Bulletin - July 2016Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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