NULL pointer dereference in Apache Xerces-c\+\+

CVE-2017-12627

In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain conditions.

EPSS: 0.088 (94.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12627?
CVE-2017-12627 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Xerces-c\+\+, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-03-01.
How severe is CVE-2017-12627?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.