CVE-2016-9598
First published: Tue May 03 2016(Updated: )
libxml2, as used in Red Hat JBoss Core Services, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted XML document. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a missing fix for CVE-2016-4483.
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://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1408306
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1408306#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1408302#c4
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9598
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4483
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3627
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9596
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332820
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-9598 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9598
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9598?
CVE-2016-9598 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through an application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9598?
To fix CVE-2016-9598, you should update libxml2 to version 2.9.4 or later to prevent the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-9598?
CVE-2016-9598 affects Red Hat JBoss Core Services and libxml2 versions up to 2.9.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9598 enable?
CVE-2016-9598 allows context-dependent attackers to exploit the vulnerability for causing a denial of service.
Is CVE-2016-9598 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2016-9598 exists because it is a missing fix for CVE-2016-4483.
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