CVE-2016-4571

Name: CVE-2016-4571
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-03T15:59:00.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4571 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The mxml_write_node function in mxml-file.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mxml_write_node function in mxml-file.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mini-Xml Project	Mini-Xml	<= 2.7
Mini-Xml Project	Mini-Xml	2.9
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/11/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1334648Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/11/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1334648Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4571?

The mxml_write_node function in mxml-file.c in mxml 2.9, 2.7, and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via crafted xml file.

How severe is CVE-2016-4571?

CVE-2016-4571 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4571?

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-2016-4571?

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Source: NVD / NIST