medium
5.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1833

First published: Fri May 20 2016(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash due to a heap-based out-of-bounds memory read. References: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=758606">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=758606</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=0bcd05c5cd83dec3406c8f68b769b1d610c72f76">https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=0bcd05c5cd83dec3406c8f68b769b1d610c72f76</a>

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/libxml2
2.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u4
2.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u6
2.9.10+dfsg-6.7+deb11u4
2.9.14+dfsg-1.3~deb12u1
2.9.14+dfsg-1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<9.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.11.5
tvOS<9.2.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<2.2.1
Debian=8.0
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=15.10
Ubuntu=16.04
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
libxml2-devel<2.9.4
McAfee Web Gateway Cloud Service>=7.5.0.0<=7.5.2.10
McAfee Web Gateway Cloud Service>7.6.0.0<=7.6.2.3

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html

Remedy

https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=0bcd05c5cd83dec3406c8f68b769b1d610c72f76

Remedy

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10170

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1833?

    CVE-2016-1833 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential crashes caused by heap-based out-of-bounds memory reads.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1833?

    To fix CVE-2016-1833, upgrade libxml2 to version 2.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u4 or higher based on your operating system.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-1833?

    CVE-2016-1833 affects various software versions including libxml2 before 2.9.5, and it targets several operating systems including Debian, Ubuntu, and macOS.

  • Can CVE-2016-1833 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1833 can be exploited remotely if a user interacts with a maliciously crafted XML file.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2016-1833 facilitate?

    CVE-2016-1833 can facilitate denial of service attacks by causing applications to crash.

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