The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 2.9.2 does not properly check the state, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.
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DLA-355-1 | libxml2 security update |
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DSA-3430-1 | libxml2 security update |
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EUVD-2015-8129 | The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 2.9.2 does not properly check the state, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data. |
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USN-2834-1 | libxml2 vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T08:13:32.137Z
Reserved: 2015-11-18T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2015-8241

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2015-12-15T21:59:06.307
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2015-8241


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