CVE-2023-28484: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 11, 2023
·
Updated

In libxml2 before 2.10.4, parsing of certain invalid XSD schemas can lead to a NULL pointer dereference and subsequently a segfault. This occurs in xmlSchemaFixupComplexType in xmlschemas.c.

Other sources

NULL pointer dereference when parsing (invalid) XML schemas.

References:

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/releases/v2.10.4 https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/commit/647e072ea0a2f12687fa05c172f4c4713fdb0c4f https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/commit/4c6922f763ad958c48ff66f82823ae21f2e92ee6

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Xmlsoft Libxml2<2.10.4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat/libxml2<2.10.4
2.10.4
F5 BIG-IP=17.5.0, >=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.5.117.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.1.0<=8.4.0
8.4.1
F5 F5OS-A>=1.8.0<=1.8.3, =1.7.0, >=1.5.0<=1.5.4, =1.4.0, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2
1.8.4
F5 F5OS-C>=1.8.0<=1.8.2, >=1.6.0<=1.6.4, >=1.5.0<=1.5.1
F5 Traffix SDC=5.2.0, =5.1.0
5.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.5.117.1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade GNOME libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.4

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
May 16, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28484?

CVE-2023-28484 is a vulnerability in libxml2 that can lead to a NULL pointer dereference and subsequently a segfault when parsing certain invalid XSD schemas.

2

How does CVE-2023-28484 affect libxml2?

CVE-2023-28484 affects libxml2 versions before 2.10.4.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28484?

CVE-2023-28484 has a severity value of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-28484?

To fix CVE-2023-28484, update libxml2 to version 2.10.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28484?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28484 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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