CVE-2015-8317
UnknownEPSS 5.75%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8317 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The xmlParseXMLDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via an (1) unterminated encoding value or (2) incomplete XML declaration in XML data, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.. EPSS estimates a 5.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The xmlParseXMLDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via an (1) unterminated encoding value or (2) incomplete XML declaration in XML data, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | <= 2.9.2 |
| 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 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=145382616617563&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3430Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2834-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=751603Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=751631Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1281930Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=145382616617563&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3430Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2834-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=751603Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=751631Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1281930Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8317?
The xmlParseXMLDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via an (1) unterminated encoding value or (2) incomplete XML declaration in XML data, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.
How severe is CVE-2015-8317?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8317 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8317?
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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