libexpat Vulnerability Allows Denial of Service Through Resource Consumption

CVE-2023-52425

What is CVE-2023-52425?

The Expat library, maintained by Libexpat, has a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service. This issue arises when processing large tokens, which necessitate multiple buffer fills. Such scenarios require extensive reparsing, consuming system resources and potentially causing a significant impact on application performance. Users and developers must prioritize updates and patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability to ensure secure and efficient operation of their software.

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