CVE-2017-5130: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2017
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Updated

A heap overflow flaw was found in the libxml2 component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=722079

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

An integer overflow in xmlmemory.c in libxml2 before 2.9.5, as used in Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62 and other products, allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted XML file.

MITRE

libxml2. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/chromium-browser<62.0.3202.62
62.0.3202.62
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple WatchOS<4
4
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
Apple iOS<11
11
Google Chrome<62.0.3202.62
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Xmlsoft Libxml2<2.9.5

Event History

Oct 18, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-5130?

CVE-2017-5130 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in libxml2.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-5130?

Products such as Apple tvOS 11, Google Chrome up to 62.0.3202.62, Debian Linux 8.0 and 9.0, libxml2 up to 2.9.5, iTunes for Windows up to 12.7, watchOS up to 4, iCloud for Windows up to 7.0, Red Hat Chromium Browser up to 62.0.3202.62, Apple macOS High Sierra up to 10.13.1, Apple Sierra, Apple El Capitan, and Apple iOS up to 11 are affected by CVE-2017-5130.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5130?

CVE-2017-5130 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10.0.

4

How can CVE-2017-5130 be exploited?

CVE-2017-5130 can be potentially exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted XML file, leading to heap corruption.

5

Are there any remediation measures available for CVE-2017-5130?

Yes, various remedies have been provided by different vendors and products to fix CVE-2017-5130. It is recommended to refer to the vendor-specific advisories and update to the latest patched versions as suggested.

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