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CVE-2015-8035

The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.1 does not properly detect compression errors, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via crafted XML data.

Severity
Low 2.6
Published
18 Nov 2015
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
3.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 88% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-399
Attack
Over the network · Only under certain conditions · No login needed
Attacker can
Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
libxml2Servers and applications · cpe:a:xmlsoft:libxml2
  • Version 2.9.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8035
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-8035