CVE-2018-9251

libxml2: infinite loop in xz_decomp function in xzlib.c

Published Apr 4, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1524-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-20845 The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:17 AM
Reserved
Apr 3, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 4, 2018, 2:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:06 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 3, 2018, 12:00 AM