CVE-2012-0841
First published: Fri Dec 21 2012(Updated: )
libxml2 before 2.8.0 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted XML data.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2-devel | <=2.7.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.7.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.7.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.7.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.7.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.7.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.5 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.6 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.7 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.9 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.10 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.13 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.14 | |
| libxml2-devel | =1.8.16 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.0.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.1.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.1.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.0-beta | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.5 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.6 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.7 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.9 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.10 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.2.11 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.5 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.6 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.7 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.9 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.10 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.11 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.12 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.13 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.3.14 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.5 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.6 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.7 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.9 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.10 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.11 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.12 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.13 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.14 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.15 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.16 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.17 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.18 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.19 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.20 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.21 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.22 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.23 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.24 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.25 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.26 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.27 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.28 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.29 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.4.30 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.5.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.5.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.5.7 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.5.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.5.10 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.5.11 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.5 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.6 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.7 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.9 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.11 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.12 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.13 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.14 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.16 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.17 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.18 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.20 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.21 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.22 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.23 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.24 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.25 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.26 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.27 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.28 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.29 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.30 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.31 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.6.32 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.0 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.1 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.3 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.4 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.5 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.6 | |
| libxml2-devel | =2.7.7 | |
| iPhone OS | <=6.1.4 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.4 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.2.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.2.8 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =5.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =5.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =5.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =5.1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =6.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =6.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =6.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =6.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =6.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =6.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=660846
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=8973d58b7498fa5100a876815476b81fd1a2412a
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00009.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00002.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0324.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0217.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54886
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55568
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026723
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6001
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2417
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/22/1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2013-1899555.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52107
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdf
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/cve_2012_0841_denial_of
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0841?
CVE-2012-0841 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0841?
To fix CVE-2012-0841, upgrade libxml2 to version 2.8.0 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0841?
CVE-2012-0841 affects various versions of libxml2 prior to 2.8.0 and certain iOS versions up to 6.1.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0841 enable?
CVE-2012-0841 enables context-dependent attackers to cause denial of service through crafted XML data.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2012-0841?
The vendor for CVE-2012-0841 is xmlsoft, the developers of the libxml2 library.
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