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DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4447

DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4447 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.5 HIGH

The xmlParseElementDecl function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underread and application crash) via a crafted file, involving xmlParseName.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.0
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:11libxml20, 0, 0
Debian:13libxml20, 0, 0
Debian:12libxml20, 0, 0
Debian:14libxml20, 0, 0

Timeline

  • Jun 9, 2016 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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