CVE-2016-1838: Medium severity ubuntu vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A heap-based buffer overread could happen in xmlParserPrintFileContextInternal
References:
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/showbug.cgi?id=758588
Upstream fix:
https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=db07dd613e461df93dde7902c6505629bf0734e9
Other sources
The xmlPArserPrintFileContextInternal function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1838?
CVE-2016-1838 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap-based buffer overread.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1838?
To fix CVE-2016-1838, update the libxml2 library to a version that is not vulnerable, such as those specified in the remedy list.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-1838?
CVE-2016-1838 affects several versions of the libxml2 library across various operating systems including Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat.
What are the exploitation implications of CVE-2016-1838?
An attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2016-1838 to read sensitive information from memory, leading to data leakage.
Is there a public reference for CVE-2016-1838?
Yes, more details can be found in public vulnerability databases and security announcements related to CVE-2016-1838.