CVE-2016-4571: Medium severity Mini-xml Project Mini-xml vulnerability
Published Feb 3, 2017
·Updated
The mxmlwritenode function in mxml-file.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.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Mini-xml Project Mini-xml<=2.7
Mini-xml Project Mini-xml=2.9
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Event History
Feb 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 13, 58332
Event
01:16 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4571?
CVE-2016-4571 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4571?
To fix CVE-2016-4571, upgrade to the latest version of mini-xml that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4571?
CVE-2016-4571 affects mini-xml versions 2.9, 2.7, and potentially earlier versions, as well as Debian Linux 8.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4571 facilitate?
CVE-2016-4571 enables remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack through crafted XML files.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4571 if I cannot upgrade?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2016-4571 other than upgrading to a patched version.