CVE-2016-2073
Moderate
CVE-2016-2073
The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
Exploit probability
2.3%
Published
February 12, 2016
Required by
Not available
Last source change
August 7, 2026
02 / AFFECTED SOFTWARE
Affected packages
160 explicit affected versions
03 / CONNECTIONS
Connected vulnerabilities
04 / EVIDENCE
Source records
Open Source Vulnerabilities
CVE-2016-2073
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The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.
05 / REFERENCES
Further evidence
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593