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CVE-2015-7497

UnknownEPSS 7.02%

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CVE-2015-7497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlDictComputeFastQKey function in dict.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 7.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlDictComputeFastQKey function in dict.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.02%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
XmlsoftLibxml2<= 2.9.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
HpIcewall Federation Agent3.0
HpIcewall File Manager3.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7497?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlDictComputeFastQKey function in dict.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-7497?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7497?
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