CVE-2018-9251

The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:xmlsoft:libxml2:2.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 04:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=794914 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory () https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=794914 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
References () https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00035.html - Third Party Advisory () https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00035.html - Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-04-04 02:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 04:15


NVD link : CVE-2018-9251

Mitre link : CVE-2018-9251

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-9251


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Products Affected

xmlsoft

  • libxml2

debian

  • debian_linux
CWE
CWE-835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')