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CVE-2017-8872 CRITICAL

Published: 2017-05-10 | Last Modified: 2026-06-17 | Status: Modified

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.

Additional Descriptions (1)

La función htmlParseTryOrFinish en HTMLparser.c en libxml2 2.9.4 permite a los atacantes causar una denegación de servicio (sobrelectura de búfer) o divulgación de información.

CVSS Metrics

Base Score: 9.1 (CRITICAL)

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

Attack VectorNETWORK
Attack ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
Confidentiality ImpactHIGH
Integrity ImpactNONE
Availability ImpactHIGH

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

Type: Secondary

Exploitability Score: 3.9

Impact Score: 5.2

Base Score: 6.4 (MEDIUM)

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

Access VectorNETWORK
Access ComplexityLOW
AuthenticationNONE
Confidentiality ImpactPARTIAL
Integrity ImpactNONE
Availability ImpactPARTIAL

Source: [email protected]

Type: Primary

Exploitability Score: 10.0

Impact Score: 4.9

Weaknesses

Source Type Description
[email protected] Primary
en CWE-125
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 Secondary
en CWE-125

Affected Products

Vendor Product Version Update Type
xmlsoft libxml2 2.9.4 <built-in method update of dict object at 0x72a9b0b690c0> Application

Affected Configurations

Operator: OR

Vulnerable CPE
Yes cpe:2.3:a:xmlsoft:libxml2:2.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Notification
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