CVE-2016-4463

xerces-c: Stack overflow when parsing deeply nested DTD

Published Jul 8, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 14.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-535-1 xerces-c security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3610-1 xerces-c security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4784-1 Xerces-C++ vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:32 AM
Reserved
May 2, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 8, 2016, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:47 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 29, 2016, 12:00 AM