CVE-2015-7499
UnknownEPSS 6.29%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlGROW function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 6.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlGROW function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Hp | Icewall Federation Agent | 3.0 |
| Hp | Icewall File Manager | 3.0 |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | <= 2.9.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00120.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=145382616617563&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2550.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3430Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034243Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2834-1Third Party Advisory
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1281925Issue Tracking
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=28cd9cb747a94483f4aea7f0968d202c20bb4cfcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=35bcb1d758ed70aa7b257c9c3b3ff55e54e3d0daPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00120.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=145382616617563&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2550.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3430Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034243Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2834-1Third Party Advisory
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1281925Issue Tracking
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=28cd9cb747a94483f4aea7f0968d202c20bb4cfcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=35bcb1d758ed70aa7b257c9c3b3ff55e54e3d0daPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7499?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlGROW function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-7499?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7499?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-7499?
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