CVE-2016-2073

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: February 12, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6