CVE-2017-8872

libxml2: Out-of-bounds read in htmlParseTryOrFinish

Published May 10, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2369-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-17814 The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4991-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Dec 17, 2025, 9:59 PM
Reserved
May 9, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 10, 2017, 5:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 28, 2016, 12:00 AM