CVE-2016-2073

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CVSS 3.1

6.5 medium

EPSS

2%p82

Published

Feb 12, 2016 (Feb 12, 2016)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

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.

Vendors: xmlsoft debian canonical
Products: libxml2, debian linux, ubuntu linux
Weakness: CWE-119
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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