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CVE-2007-6284

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

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CVE-2007-6284 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.57%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux3.1
DebianDebian Linux4.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux2007
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux2007.1
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux2008.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux Corporate Server3.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux Corporate Server4.0
RedhatFedora7
RedhatFedora8

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6284?
The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.
How severe is CVE-2007-6284?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6284 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6284?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST