CVE-2016-4463: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 22 2016(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xerces-c | 3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u1 3.2.3+debian-3 3.2.4+debian-1 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | <=3.1.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4463
- https://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2016-4463.txt
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=828990
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137714/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Crash.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538784/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91501
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036211
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2016-4463.txt
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3335
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3506
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3514
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2069
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10510&version=12336069
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3610
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1747619
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2066
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1747620
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1351468
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1351467
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1351469
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/625
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348845
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4463?
CVE-2016-4463 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4463?
To fix CVE-2016-4463, upgrade Apache Xerces-C++ to version 3.1.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4463?
CVE-2016-4463 affects versions of Apache Xerces-C++ prior to 3.1.4 that are utilized in applications handling XML DTDs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4463?
CVE-2016-4463 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-4463?
Exploiting CVE-2016-4463 can lead to a denial of service, causing applications to crash when processing deeply nested DTDs.
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- package-manager/debian
- vendor/apache
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- version/apache xerces-c++/3.1.3
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- version/debian linux/8.0