SB2016072303 - Use-after-free in Libxml

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SB2016072303 - Use-after-free in Libxml

Published: July 23, 2016 Updated: August 3, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016072303
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5131)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to the XPointer range-to function. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References