SB2015121003 - Input validation error in libxslt (Alpine package) 



SB2015121003 - Input validation error in libxslt (Alpine package)

Published: December 10, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015121003
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7995)

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.