CVE-2015-7995
First published: Fri Aug 28 2015(Updated: )
The xsltStylePreCompute function in preproc.c in libxslt 1.1.28 does not check if the parent node is an element, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| iOS | <=9.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.2 | |
| tvOS | <=9.1 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=2.1 | |
| libxslt | <=1.1.28 |
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Reference Links
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-06-01/#asterisk
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-06-01 (Advisory)
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00123.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3605
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/27/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/28/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77325
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.386546
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxslt/commit/?id=7ca19df892ca22d9314e95d59ce2abdeff46b617
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05111017
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158380
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2015-7995
- https://support.apple.com/HT205729
- https://support.apple.com/HT205731
- https://support.apple.com/HT205732
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257058
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1068010
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1068010&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257982
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257983
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962#c4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962#c5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962#c9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962#c11
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1086465&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1086465&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962#c13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1257962#c18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7995?
CVE-2015-7995 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability, primarily causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7995?
To fix CVE-2015-7995, update libxslt to version 1.1.29 or later if possible.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-7995?
CVE-2015-7995 affects libxslt versions up to and including 1.1.28, as well as various Apple and Android platforms.
Can CVE-2015-7995 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7995 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted XML file.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-7995?
The impact of CVE-2015-7995 includes potential denial of service due to an unhandled type confusion in the xsltStylePreCompute function.
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