CVE-2017-10672: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jun 29 2017(Updated: )
Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libxml-libxml-perl | <=2.0128+dfsg-3<=2.0116+dfsg-1 | 2.0128+dfsg-4 2.0128+dfsg-1+deb9u1 2.0116+dfsg-1+deb8u2 |
| debian/libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0134+dfsg-1 2.0134+dfsg-2 2.0207+dfsg+really+2.0134-1 | |
| XML-LibXML | <=2.0129 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=122246
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-10672
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-10672
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-perl/packages/libxml-libxml-perl.git/commit/?id=0700a40
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-perl/packages/libxml-libxml-perl.git/commit/?id=d67c556
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-perl/packages/libxml-libxml-perl.git/commit/?id=4275f5b
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-perl/packages/libxml-libxml-perl.git/commit/?id=852fef9
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-perl/packages/libxml-libxml-perl.git/commit/?id=e8045d7
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=866676
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=122246
- https://github.com/shlomif/perl-XML-LibXML/pull/8
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00017.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4042
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10672?
CVE-2017-10672 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10672?
To fix CVE-2017-10672, upgrade the affected libxml-libxml-perl package to version 2.0130 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-10672?
CVE-2017-10672 affects versions of the libxml-libxml-perl package prior to 2.0130.
Can CVE-2017-10672 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-10672 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted input.
What are the consequences of CVE-2017-10672 being exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-10672 can lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising the affected system.
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