CVE-2022-40304

libxml2: dict corruption caused by entity reference cycles

Published Nov 23, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 5.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. In one case, a double-free can be provoked.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3172-1 libxml2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5271-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-43601 An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. In one case, a double-free can be provoked.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5760-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5760-2 libxml2 vulnerabilities