Denial of Service Vulnerability in libxml2 Affects Multiple Platforms

CVE-2015-7500

Summary

A vulnerability exists in libxml2's xmlParseMisc function where improper handling of entity boundaries and start tags allows context-dependent attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds heap read. This can lead to a denial of service, making systems utilizing versions prior to 2.9.3 vulnerable to disruptions. It is crucial for users and administrators to update their installations to mitigate potential threats.

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