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CVE-2008-4482

UnknownEPSS 4.18%

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CVE-2008-4482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.. EPSS estimates a 4.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.18%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheXerces-C\+\+<= 2.8.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.0.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.0.1
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.1.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.2.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.3.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.4.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.5.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.6.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+1.7.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.0.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.1.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.2.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.3.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.4.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.5.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.6.0
ApacheXerces-C\+\+2.7.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4482?
The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4482?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4482?
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