vulnerability
Debian: CVE-2017-8872: libxml2 -- security update
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P) | May 10, 2017 | Sep 11, 2020 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Severity
6
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P)
Published
May 10, 2017
Added
Sep 11, 2020
Modified
Mar 30, 2026
Description
The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.
Solution
debian-upgrade-libxml2
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