CVE-2016-1838
MEDIUMlibxml2 <2.9.4 - DoS
Title source: llmDescription
The xmlPArserPrintFileContextInternal 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 (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39493
References (24)
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Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.1065
EPSS Percentile
93.2%
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-125
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
... and 14 more
Timeline
Published
May 20, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026