CVE-2016-1836

MEDIUM

libxml2 <2.9.4 - Use After Free

Title source: llm

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the xmlDictComputeFastKey function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.

References (34)

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Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0115
EPSS Percentile 78.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-416
Status draft

Affected Products (29)

canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
debian/debian_linux
apple/iphone_os < 9.3.2
apple/mac_os_x < 10.11.5
apple/tvos < 9.2.1
apple/watchos < 2.2.1
redhat/enterprise_linux_desktop
redhat/enterprise_linux_desktop
redhat/enterprise_linux_server
redhat/enterprise_linux_server
redhat/enterprise_linux_server_aus
redhat/enterprise_linux_server_aus
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Timeline

Published May 20, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026