CVE-2017-8872

9.1 CRITICAL
Published: May 10, 2017 Modified: December 17, 2025

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.

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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:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=775200
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=775200
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
40th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

xmlsoft