CVE-2025-6021
Libxml2: integer overflow in xmlbuildqname() leads to stack buffer overflow in libxml2
Description
A flaw was found in libxml2's xmlBuildQName function, where integer overflows in buffer size calculations can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. This issue can result in memory corruption or a denial of service when processing crafted input.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat, redhat
АО «НТЦ ИТ РОСА»
commercial·RU
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
and 49 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
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References
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-6021
access.redhat.com
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-6021
security-tracker.debian.org
https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=63431
opennet.ru
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