CVE-2017-10672
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.93%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10672 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.. EPSS estimates a 7.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xml-Libxml Project | Xml-Libxml | <= 2.0129 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=122246Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4042Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=122246Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4042Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10672?
Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
How severe is CVE-2017-10672?
CVE-2017-10672 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10672?
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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