CVE-2016-1835

libxml2: Heap use-after-free in xmlSAX2AttributeNs

Published May 20, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 5.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the xmlSAX2AttributeNs function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2 and OS X before 10.11.5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-503-1 libxml2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3593-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2930 Use-after-free vulnerability in the xmlSAX2AttributeNs function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2 and OS X before 10.11.5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2994-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:10 PM
Reserved
Jan 13, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 20, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 23, 2016, 12:00 AM