CVE-2016-4570
First published: Tue May 10 2016(Updated: )
The mxmlDelete function in mxml-node.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| mini-xml | <=2.7 | |
| mini-xml | =2.9 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/276
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1334649
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1334648
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/16
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/11/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90315
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00018.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4570?
CVE-2016-4570 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential stack exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4570?
To fix CVE-2016-4570, you should upgrade to a patched version of mini-xml that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of mini-xml are affected by CVE-2016-4570?
CVE-2016-4570 affects mini-xml versions 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4570 enable?
CVE-2016-4570 enables remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks through crafted XML files.
Is CVE-2016-4570 specific to any operating system?
While CVE-2016-4570 is associated with mini-xml, it can also affect systems like Debian GNU/Linux 8.0 if they use the vulnerable library.
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