libexpat before 2.7.5 allows an infinite loop while parsing DTD content.

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact None

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact Low

User Interaction None

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Vendor Product Default status Versions
libexpat project libexpat unaffected
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< 2.7.5

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References
Link Providers
https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/1161 cve-icon
https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1159 cve-icon
https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1162 cve-icon
https://issues.oss-fuzz.com/issues/486993411 cve-icon
History

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description libexpat before 2.7.5 allows an infinite loop while parsing DTD content.
Weaknesses CWE-835
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-16T07:13:16.008Z

Reserved: 2026-03-16T06:58:06.217Z

Link: CVE-2026-32777

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