The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=794914 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00035.html | Third Party Advisory |
Information
Published : 2018-04-03 19:29
Updated : 2019-10-02 17:03
NVD link : CVE-2018-9251
Mitre link : CVE-2018-9251
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CWE
CWE-835
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
Products Affected
debian
- debian_linux
xmlsoft
- libxml2