CVE-2021-3541

libxml2: Exponential entity expansion attack bypasses all existing protection mechanisms

Published Jul 9, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in libxml2. Exponential entity expansion attack its possible bypassing all existing protection mechanisms and leading to denial of service.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2669-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-26852 A flaw was found in libxml2. Exponential entity expansion attack its possible bypassing all existing protection mechanisms and leading to denial of service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4991-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities