First published: Fri Feb 03 2012(Updated: )
Apache Xerces-C++ allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted message sent to an XML service that causes hash table collisions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apache Xerces-C++ |
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CVE-2012-0880 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service through excessive CPU consumption.
To fix CVE-2012-0880, update Apache Xerces-C++ to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2012-0880 involves a denial of service attack through crafted XML messages that cause hash table collisions.
CVE-2012-0880 affects all versions of Apache Xerces-C++ prior to the version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
CVE-2012-0880 can be exploited remotely, making it a significant threat if adequate protections are not in place.