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CVE-2018-14567

UnknownEPSS 4.30%

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CVE-2018-14567 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035 and CVE-2018-9251.. EPSS estimates a 4.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035 and CVE-2018-9251.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.30%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XmlsoftLibxml22.9.8
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14567?
libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035 and CVE-2018-9251.
How severe is CVE-2018-14567?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14567 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14567?
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