CVE-2016-2073

libxml2: out-of-bounds read in htmlParseNameComplex()

Published Feb 12, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) 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-2016-3178 The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2994-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:17 PM
Reserved
Jan 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 12, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM
Severity
Public date
Jan 25, 2016, 12:00 AM