Use-After-Free Vulnerability in libxml2 Affects multiple vendors
CVE-2021-3518

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Xmlsoft

Status
Libxml2
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2021

What is CVE-2021-3518?

A vulnerability in libxml2 allows an attacker to exploit a use-after-free flaw by submitting a crafted file to applications linked with the library. This could lead to unauthorized actions, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. Users of libxml2 versions prior to 2.9.11 are especially at risk, emphasizing the need for timely updates and security patches.

Affected Version(s)

libxml2 libxml2 2.9.11

References

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg0...
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1954242
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-3518 : Use-After-Free Vulnerability in libxml2 Affects multiple vendors