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CVE-2016-4447: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 23 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 buffer underread in xmlParseName. References: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=759573">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=759573</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=00906759053986b8079985644172085f74331f83">https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=00906759053986b8079985644172085f74331f83</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.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
HP IceWall Federation Agent=3.0
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=15.10
Ubuntu=16.04
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0
Oracle VM Server=3.3
Oracle VM Server=3.4
Apple iTunes for Windows=12.4.1
Microsoft Windows
iOS<=9.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.5
tvOS<=9.2.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=2.2.1
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What applications are affected by CVE-2016-4447?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4447?

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

  • 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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