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CVE-2015-8242

The xmlSAX2TextNode function in SAX2.c in the push interface in the HTML parser ...

Medium CVSS 5.8

Overview

The xmlSAX2TextNode function in SAX2.c in the push interface in the HTML parser in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.

CWE: CWE-119 Published: 2015-12-15T21:59:07.387
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.8 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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