CVE-2016-4447: Buffer Overflow

Published May 23, 2016
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash due to a heap-based buffer underread in xmlParseName.

References:

https://bugzilla.gnome.org/showbug.cgi?id=759573

Upstream fix:

https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=00906759053986b8079985644172085f74331f83

Other sources

The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted file, involving xmlParseName.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libxml2
2.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u42.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u62.9.10+dfsg-6.7+deb11u42.9.14+dfsg-1.3~deb12u12.9.14+dfsg-1.3
HP IceWall Federation Agent=3.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Oracle VM Server=3.3
Oracle VM Server=3.4
Apple iTunes=12.4.1
Microsoft Windows
Apple iPhone OS<=9.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.5
Apple tvOS<=9.2.1
Apple WatchOS<=2.2.1
Xmlsoft Libxml2<=2.9.3
McAfee Web Gateway>=7.5.0.0<=7.5.2.10
McAfee Web Gateway>=7.6.0.0<=7.6.2.3

Event History

May 23, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4447?

CVE-2016-4447 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4447?

To fix CVE-2016-4447, upgrade your libxml2 library to versions 2.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u4 or newer, depending on your operating system.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2016-4447?

CVE-2016-4447 affects various applications that utilize the libxml2 library, including Debian and Ubuntu systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4447?

CVE-2016-4447 is a heap-based buffer underread vulnerability that can lead to application instability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4447?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-4447; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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