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CVE-2008-4226

UnknownEPSS 4.05%

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CVE-2008-4226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the xmlSAX2Characters function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large XML document.. EPSS estimates a 4.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the xmlSAX2Characters function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large XML document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.05%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XmlsoftLibxml2.7.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4226?
Integer overflow in the xmlSAX2Characters function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large XML document.
How severe is CVE-2008-4226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4226?
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