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CVE-2016-2073 (GCVE-0-2016-2073)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-02-12 15:26 – Updated: 2024-08-05 23:17
VLAI
Summary
The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
CWE
  • n/a
References
URL Tags
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https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6 mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
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Date Public
2016-01-25 00:00
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  • Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
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