CVE-2016-9598: Medium severity redhat JBoss Core Services vulnerability
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.
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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.