The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035.
Priority: LOW
CVSS v3: 5.3
Component: libxml2
Publish Date: Apr 3, 2018
Related ID: --
CVSS v2: MEDIUM
Modified Date: Apr 3, 2018
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