The xmlDictAddString function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
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Advisories
Source | ID | Title |
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DLA-503-1 | libxml2 security update |
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DSA-3593-1 | libxml2 security update |
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USN-2994-1 | libxml2 vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apple
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T23:10:39.919Z
Reserved: 2016-01-13T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-1839

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2016-05-20T10:59:53.190
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2016-1839


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