CVE-2017-18258

The xz_head function in xzlib.c in libxml2 before 2.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted LZMA file, because the decoder functionality does not restrict memory usage to what is required for a legitimate file.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:xmlsoft:libxml2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2018-04-08 17:29

Updated : 2024-02-04 19:46


NVD link : CVE-2017-18258

Mitre link : CVE-2017-18258

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-18258


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Products Affected

xmlsoft

  • libxml2
CWE
CWE-770

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling