Libxml2 CVE-2017-9047 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:98599

Info

Libxml2 CVE-2017-9047 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 98599
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2017-9047
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 18 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 23 2017 08:11AM
Credit: Marcel Böhme.
Vulnerable: XMLSoft Libxml2 -
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Libxml2 CVE-2017-9047 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Libxml2 is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Libxml2 CVE-2017-9047 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working 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 CVE-2017-9047 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

References

Libxml2 CVE-2017-9047 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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