CVE-2015-7500
UnknownEPSS 5.76%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.1 |
| 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 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
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://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.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2834-1Third Party Advisory
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1281943Issue Tracking
- 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://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.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2834-1Third Party Advisory
- http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1281943Issue Tracking
- 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
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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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