Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4571
The mxml_write_node function in mxml-file.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4571
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mini-xml_project:mini-xml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mini-xml_project:mini-xml:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4571
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4571
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.1
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
8.6
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6.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4571
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4571
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/16
oss-security - Re: CVE requested: two stack exhaustation parsing xml files using mxmlMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1334648
1334648 – (CVE-2016-4570, CVE-2016-4571) CVE-2016-4570 CVE-2016-4571 mxml: Stack exhaustionIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90315
Mini-XML Stack Exhaustion Multiple Denial of Service VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/11/14
oss-security - Re: CVE requested: two stack exhaustation parsing xml files using mxmlMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00018.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1641-1] mxml security updateThird Party Advisory
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