CVE-2016-4463

HIGH

Apache Xerces-c++ < 3.1.3 - Memory Corruption

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by arntsonl · poc
https://github.com/arntsonl/CVE-2016-4463

References (15)

Core 15
Core References
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3610
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91501
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538784/100/0/threaded
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2069
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3335
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036211
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_suse
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3506
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3514
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_suse
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.3835
EPSS Percentile 97.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (2)
apache/xerces-c\+\+ < 3.1.3
debian/debian_linux 8.0
Published Jul 08, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026