Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in xmllint Command-Line Tool by Red Hat

CVE-2025-6170

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.

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