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CVE-2015-8035

First published: Mon Nov 02 2015(Updated: )

A denial of service flaw was found in libxml2. A remote attacker could provide a specially crafted XML or HTML file that, when processed by an application using libxml2, would cause that application to crash.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/libxml2<0:2.9.1-6.el7.4
0:2.9.1-6.el7.4
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0
libxml2=2.9.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=9.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.3
tvOS<=9.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=2.1
Ubuntu=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8035?

    CVE-2015-8035 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause applications using libxml2 to crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8035?

    To fix CVE-2015-8035, update your libxml2 package to a version that is not vulnerable, based on your operating system's recommendations.

  • Which versions of libxml2 are affected by CVE-2015-8035?

    CVE-2015-8035 affects libxml2 versions prior to 2.9.1-6.el7.4 and other specific distributions including Debian 7.0 and 8.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-8035 enable?

    CVE-2015-8035 enables remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted XML or HTML files that crash the application.

  • Is CVE-2015-8035 likely to be exploited in the wild?

    While CVE-2015-8035 presents a serious denial of service risk, the likelihood of exploitation depends on the specific application's exposure to untrusted XML or HTML input.

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