Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in xmllint Command-Line Tool by Red Hat
CVE-2025-6170
Key Information:
- Vendor
Red Hat
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 June 2025
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What is CVE-2025-6170?
A flaw has been identified in the xmllint command-line tool, which is integral for parsing XML files. This vulnerability arises from improper input size checks when users provide excessively long commands. Such a lack of validation can lead to crashes and may potentially allow attackers to execute unauthorized code under specific configurations lacking modern security defenses.
News Articles
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Former US Army Sergeant pleads guilty after amateurish attempt at selling secrets to China
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References
CVSS V3.1
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Exploit known to exist
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First article discovered by The Register
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved