CVE-2017-7376

libxml2: Incorrect limit used for port values

Published Feb 19, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 23.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in libxml2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect limit for port values when handling redirects.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1060-1 libxml2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3952-1 libxml2 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3424-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3424-2 libxml2 vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 6:30 AM
Reserved
Mar 31, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 19, 2018, 7:29 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 7:16 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 17, 2017, 12:00 AM