The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 2.9.2 does not properly check the state, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.
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Published : 2015-12-15 21:59
Updated : 2017-09-14 01:29
NVD link : CVE-2015-8241
Mitre link : CVE-2015-8241
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-8241
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Products Affected
redhat
- enterprise_linux_server
- enterprise_linux_hpc_node
- enterprise_linux_desktop
- enterprise_linux_workstation
hp
- icewall_file_manager
- icewall_federation_agent
xmlsoft
- libxml2
canonical
- ubuntu_linux
debian
- debian_linux
CWE
CWE-119
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer