Buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C\+\+
CVE-2016-4463
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Xerces-C++ before 3.1.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a deeply nested DTD.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.141 (96.6th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 97th percentile — 96.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.141 · newest: 0.141 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Xerces-C\+\+
- Debian Linux — versions 8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2069
- issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3335 (vendor-advisory)
- www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3610 (vendor-advisory)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036211 (vdb-entry)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00013.html (vendor-advisory)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3506 (vendor-advisory)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3514 (vendor-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91501 (vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4463?
- CVE-2016-4463 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Xerces-C\+\+, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4463?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-4463 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.