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CVE-2015-7995

UnknownEPSS 4.16%

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CVE-2015-7995 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The xsltStylePreCompute function in preproc.c in libxslt 1.1.28 does not check if the parent node is an element, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.. EPSS estimates a 4.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The xsltStylePreCompute function in preproc.c in libxslt 1.1.28 does not check if the parent node is an element, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.16%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os<= 9.2
AppleMac Os X<= 10.11.2
AppleTvos<= 9.1
AppleWatchos<= 2.1
XmlsoftLibxslt<= 1.1.28

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7995?
The xsltStylePreCompute function in preproc.c in libxslt 1.1.28 does not check if the parent node is an element, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.
How severe is CVE-2015-7995?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7995 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7995?
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