CVE-2008-4482: Input Validation
First published: Wed Oct 08 2008(Updated: )
The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.5.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.6.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.0.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.7.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.6.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.1.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.0.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.5.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.4.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.2.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.7.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.3.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.2.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.4.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.1.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =1.0.1 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | <=2.8.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4482?
CVE-2008-4482 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4482?
To fix CVE-2008-4482, upgrade your Xerces-C++ library to version 3.0.0 or later.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-4482 enable?
CVE-2008-4482 enables context-dependent denial of service attacks by causing stack consumption and crashes.
Which versions of Xerces-C++ are affected by CVE-2008-4482?
CVE-2008-4482 affects all versions of Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-4482 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2008-4482 on your system includes excessive memory consumption and application crashes during XML validation.
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- version/apache xerces-c++/2.4.0
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- version/apache xerces-c++/2.7.0
- version/apache xerces-c++/1.3.0
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