libxml2 'xmlSAX2Characters()' Integer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:32326

Info

libxml2 'xmlSAX2Characters()' Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 32326
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-4226
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 17 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 10:09PM
Credit: Drew Yao from Apple Product Security
Vulnerable: XMLSoft Libxml2 2.7.2
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Not Vulnerable: Sun OpenSolaris build snv_106
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Discussion

libxml2 'xmlSAX2Characters()' Integer Overflow Vulnerability

The 'libxml2' library is prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly verify user-supplied data when handling XML files.

Successful exploits of this vulnerability allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of an affected application. Failed exploits may crash the application.

This issue affects libxml2-2.7.2; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

libxml2 'xmlSAX2Characters()' Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

libxml2 'xmlSAX2Characters()' Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


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