CVE-2017-8872

libxml2: The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buf...

CVE-2017-8872 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by libxml2 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1, released February 7, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

Routine
CVSS
n/a
Low
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0231
83rd percentile

The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Linux
libxml2 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 libxml2 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 Feb 7, 2018
libxml2-utils · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 libxml2-utils 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 Feb 7, 2018
python-libxml2 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 python-libxml2 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 Feb 7, 2018
python3-libxml2 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 python3-libxml2 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1 Feb 7, 2018

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