CVE-2017-7376: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 5, 2017
·Updated
Buffer overflow in libxml2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect limit for port values when handling redirects.
Other sources
libxml2. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
When calculating port value in xmlParse3986Port function, incorrect limit is used.
Android patch:
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libxml2/+/51e0cb2e5ec18eaf6fb331bc573ff27b743898f4
References:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01#libraries
— Red Hat
Credit
an anonymous researcher
Affected Software
23 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libxml2
2.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u42.9.4+dfsg1-7+deb10u62.9.10+dfsg-6.7+deb11u42.9.14+dfsg-1.3~deb12u12.9.14+dfsg-1.3
redhat/libxml2<2.9.5
2.9.5
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
Google Android
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
Apple iOS<11
11
Xmlsoft Libxml2<2.9.5
Google Android=4.4.4
Google Android=5.0.2
Google Android=5.1.1
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=6.0.1
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Jun 5, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 2017
Data Sourced
08:39 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Feb 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-13832
- CVE-2017-13829
- CVE-2017-13833
- CVE-2017-7083
- CVE-2017-0381
- CVE-2017-13825
- CVE-2017-13815
- CVE-2017-13828
- CVE-2017-13830
- CVE-2017-13814
- CVE-2017-13831
- CVE-2017-13817
- CVE-2017-13818
- CVE-2017-13836
- CVE-2017-13841
- CVE-2017-13840
- CVE-2017-13842
- CVE-2017-13782
- CVE-2017-13843
- CVE-2017-7114
- CVE-2017-13854
- CVE-2017-13834
- CVE-2017-13873
- CVE-2017-13813
- CVE-2017-13816
- CVE-2017-13812
- CVE-2017-7086
- CVE-2017-1000373
- CVE-2016-9063
- CVE-2017-9233
- CVE-2017-9049
- CVE-2017-5130
- CVE-2017-7376
- CVE-2017-9050
- CVE-2017-13822
- CVE-2017-7080
- CVE-2017-10989
- CVE-2017-7128
- CVE-2017-7129
- CVE-2017-7130
- CVE-2017-7127
- CVE-2017-7081
- CVE-2017-7087
- CVE-2017-7091
- CVE-2017-7092
- CVE-2017-7093
- CVE-2017-7094
- CVE-2017-7095
- CVE-2017-7096
- CVE-2017-7098
- CVE-2017-7099
- CVE-2017-7100
- CVE-2017-7102
- CVE-2017-7104
- CVE-2017-7107
- CVE-2017-7111
- CVE-2017-7117
- CVE-2017-7120
- CVE-2017-7090
- CVE-2017-7109
- CVE-2017-11120
- CVE-2017-11121
- CVE-2017-7103
- CVE-2017-7105
- CVE-2017-7108
- CVE-2017-7110
- CVE-2017-7112
- CVE-2017-7115
- CVE-2017-7116
- CVE-2017-11122
- CVE-2016-9840
- CVE-2016-9841
- CVE-2016-9842
- CVE-2016-9843
- CVE-2016-0736
- CVE-2016-2161
- CVE-2016-5387
- CVE-2016-8740
- CVE-2016-8743
- CVE-2017-13909
- CVE-2017-13809
- CVE-2017-7084
- CVE-2017-7074
- CVE-2017-13820
- CVE-2017-13807
- CVE-2017-7143
- CVE-2017-13821
- CVE-2017-13890
- CVE-2017-13851
- CVE-2017-7138
- CVE-2017-7121
- CVE-2017-7122
- CVE-2017-7123
- CVE-2017-7124
- CVE-2017-7125
- CVE-2017-7126
- CVE-2017-13811
- CVE-2017-13835
- CVE-2017-11103
- CVE-2017-13819
- CVE-2017-13837
- CVE-2017-13906
- CVE-2017-7077
- CVE-2017-7119
- CVE-2017-13810
- CVE-2017-13827
- CVE-2016-4736
- CVE-2018-4302
- CVE-2017-7141
- CVE-2017-7078
- CVE-2017-6451
- CVE-2017-6452
- CVE-2017-6455
- CVE-2017-6458
- CVE-2017-6459
- CVE-2017-6460
- CVE-2017-6462
- CVE-2017-6463
- CVE-2017-6464
- CVE-2016-9042
- CVE-2017-13824
- CVE-2017-13846
- CVE-2017-10140
- CVE-2017-7132
- CVE-2017-13823
- CVE-2017-13808
- CVE-2017-13838
- CVE-2017-7082
- CVE-2017-13908
- CVE-2017-13839
- CVE-2017-13910
- CVE-2017-3167
- CVE-2017-3169
- CVE-2017-7659
- CVE-2017-7668
- CVE-2017-7679
- CVE-2017-9788
- CVE-2017-9789
- CVE-2017-13786
- CVE-2017-13800
- CVE-2017-1000100
- CVE-2017-1000101
- CVE-2017-13801
- CVE-2017-13799
- CVE-2017-13852
- CVE-2017-5969
- CVE-2018-4390
- CVE-2018-4391
- CVE-2017-13907
- CVE-2017-7170
- CVE-2017-7150
- CVE-2017-13804
- CVE-2017-11108
- CVE-2017-11541
- CVE-2017-11542
- CVE-2017-11543
- CVE-2017-12893
- CVE-2017-12894
- CVE-2017-12895
- CVE-2017-12896
- CVE-2017-12897
- CVE-2017-12898
- CVE-2017-12899
- CVE-2017-12900
- CVE-2017-12901
- CVE-2017-12902
- CVE-2017-12985
- CVE-2017-12986
- CVE-2017-12987
- CVE-2017-12988
- CVE-2017-12989
- CVE-2017-12990
- CVE-2017-12991
- CVE-2017-12992
- CVE-2017-12993
- CVE-2017-12994
- CVE-2017-12995
- CVE-2017-12996
- CVE-2017-12997
- CVE-2017-12998
- CVE-2017-12999
- CVE-2017-13000
- CVE-2017-13001
- CVE-2017-13002
- CVE-2017-13003
- CVE-2017-13004
- CVE-2017-13005
- CVE-2017-13006
- CVE-2017-13007
- CVE-2017-13008
- CVE-2017-13009
- CVE-2017-13010
- CVE-2017-13011
- CVE-2017-13012
- CVE-2017-13013
- CVE-2017-13014
- CVE-2017-13015
- CVE-2017-13016
- CVE-2017-13017
- CVE-2017-13018
- CVE-2017-13019
- CVE-2017-13020
- CVE-2017-13021
- CVE-2017-13022
- CVE-2017-13023
- CVE-2017-13024
- CVE-2017-13025
- CVE-2017-13026
- CVE-2017-13027
- CVE-2017-13028
- CVE-2017-13029
- CVE-2017-13030
- CVE-2017-13031
- CVE-2017-13032
- CVE-2017-13033
- CVE-2017-13034
- CVE-2017-13035
- CVE-2017-13036
- CVE-2017-13037
- CVE-2017-13038
- CVE-2017-13039
- CVE-2017-13040
- CVE-2017-13041
- CVE-2017-13042
- CVE-2017-13043
- CVE-2017-13044
- CVE-2017-13045
- CVE-2017-13046
- CVE-2017-13047
- CVE-2017-13048
- CVE-2017-13049
- CVE-2017-13050
- CVE-2017-13051
- CVE-2017-13052
- CVE-2017-13053
- CVE-2017-13054
- CVE-2017-13055
- CVE-2017-13687
- CVE-2017-13688
- CVE-2017-13689
- CVE-2017-13690
- CVE-2017-13725
- CVE-2017-13077
- CVE-2017-13078
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-7089
- CVE-2017-7106
- CVE-2017-13863
- CVE-2017-7131
- CVE-2017-7088
- CVE-2017-7072
- CVE-2017-7140
- CVE-2017-7148
- CVE-2017-7097
- CVE-2017-7118
- CVE-2017-7133
- CVE-2017-7075
- CVE-2017-7139
- CVE-2017-13806
- CVE-2017-7085
- CVE-2017-13877
- CVE-2017-7146
- CVE-2017-6211
- CVE-2017-7145
- CVE-2017-7144
- CVE-2017-7142
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2017-7376?
CVE-2017-7376 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in libxml2 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How severe is CVE-2017-7376?
CVE-2017-7376 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7376?
CVE-2017-7376 affects libxml2 versions up to but not including 2.9.5.
4
How can I fix CVE-2017-7376?
To fix CVE-2017-7376, update to libxml2 version 2.9.5 or later.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7376?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7376 at the following references: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208113), [link2](https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=780690), [link3](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7376).