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CVE-2015-7500

UnknownEPSS 5.76%

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CVE-2015-7500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The xmlParseMisc function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via unspecified vectors related to incorrect entities boundaries and start tags.. EPSS estimates a 5.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The xmlParseMisc function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via unspecified vectors related to incorrect entities boundaries and start tags.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.76%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpIcewall Federation Agent3.0
HpIcewall File Manager3.0
XmlsoftLibxml2<= 2.9.2
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
AppleIphone Os<= 9.2.1
AppleMac Os X<= 10.11.3
AppleTvos<= 9.1
AppleWatchos<= 2.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7500?
The xmlParseMisc function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via unspecified vectors related to incorrect entities boundaries and start tags.
How severe is CVE-2015-7500?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7500?
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