CVE-2011-1944
Description
Integer overflow in xpath.c in libxml2 2.6.x through 2.6.32 and 2.7.x through 2.7.8, and libxml 1.8.16 and earlier, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow when adding a new namespace node, related to handling of XPath expressions.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
xmlsoft
oss-projectaka libxslt, libxml2
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka red hat
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48056
securityfocus.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/44711
secunia.com
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:131
mandriva.com
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