CVE-2022-40304
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 6.78%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40304 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. EPSS estimates a 6.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. In one case, a double-free can be provoked.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | < 2.10.3 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | All versions |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap Antivirus Connector | All versions |
| Netapp | Manageability Software Development Kit | All versions |
| Netapp | Smi-S Provider | All versions |
| Netapp | Snapmanager | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/commit/1b41ec4e9433b05bb0376be4725804c54ef1d80bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/tagsRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/tags/v2.10.3Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221209-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213531Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213534Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213535Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213536Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/commit/1b41ec4e9433b05bb0376be4725804c54ef1d80bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/tagsRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/tags/v2.10.3Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221209-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213531Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213534Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213535Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213536Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40304?
An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. In one case, a double-free can be provoked.
How severe is CVE-2022-40304?
CVE-2022-40304 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40304?
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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