CVE-2016-5300
First published: Thu Jun 16 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =15.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Libexpat Project Libexpat | <2.2.0 | |
| Google Android | =4.4.4 | |
| Google Android | =5.0.2 | |
| Google Android | =5.1.1 | |
| Google Android | =6.0 | |
| Google Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Google Android | ||
| debian/expat | 2.2.10-2+deb11u5 2.2.10-2+deb11u6 2.5.0-1+deb12u1 2.6.4-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/4
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3597
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91159
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3010-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-21
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-5300
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/expat/+/a11ff32280a863bff93df13ad643912ad9bf1302
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2016-11-01 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5300
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5300
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5300
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-5300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5300?
CVE-2016-5300 is a vulnerability in the XML parser in Expat that allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted identifiers in an XML document.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5300?
The severity of CVE-2016-5300 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can the XML parser vulnerability in Expat be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by using crafted identifiers in an XML document to cause a denial of service by consuming excessive CPU resources.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5300?
XMLRPC-C version 1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2, Expat version 2.0.1-7.2ubuntu1.4, Expat version 2.1.0-4ubuntu1.3, Expat version 2.1.0-7ubuntu0.15.10.2, Expat version 2.1.0-7ubuntu0.16.04.2, Expat version 2.2.6-2+deb10u4, Expat version 2.2.6-2+deb10u6, Expat version 2.2.10-2+deb11u5, Expat version 2.5.0-1, and Expat version 2.5.0-2 are affected.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5300?
To fix CVE-2016-5300, make sure you have updated to XMLRPC-C version 1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 or later, or Expat version 2.0.1-7.2ubuntu1.4 or later, depending on the affected software.
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