CVE-2016-9596
First published: Mon Mar 21 2016(Updated: )
It was found that Red Hat JBoss Core Services incorrectly fixed <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3627">CVE-2016-3627</a> in Apache HTTP 2.4.23 (erratum RHSA-2016:2957), leaving libxml2 vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack via stack consumption.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Core Services | ||
| libxml2-devel | <2.9.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-9596 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9596
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1408302
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9596
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1408302#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1319829
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9597
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9596?
CVE-2016-9596 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to cause Denial of Service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9596?
To fix CVE-2016-9596, you should upgrade to a version of libxml2 that is above 2.9.4.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9596?
CVE-2016-9596 affects Red Hat JBoss Core Services and libxml2 versions up to 2.9.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9596?
CVE-2016-9596 is a Denial of Service vulnerability related to stack consumption in libxml2.
Is CVE-2016-9596 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9596 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability remotely to launch Denial of Service attacks.
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