CVE-2015-8242
Overview
CVE-2015-8242 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xmlsoft libxml2. It was published on December 15, 2015.
Technical Description
The xmlSAX2TextNode function in SAX2.c in the push interface in the HTML parser in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmlsoft. Update libxml2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| xmlsoft | libxml2 | 0 | Affected |
| apple | iphone_os | 0 | Affected |
| apple | mac_os_x | 0 | Affected |
| apple | tvos | 0 | Affected |
| apple | watchos | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8242?
CVE-2015-8242 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xmlsoft libxml2. It was published on December 15, 2015.
How severe is CVE-2015-8242?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-8242?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmlsoft. Update libxml2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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