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CVE-2018-14567

libxml2 2.9.8, if --with-lzma is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XML file that triggers LZMA_MEMLIMIT_ERROR, as demonstrated by xmllint, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8035 and CVE-2018-9251.

Severity
Medium 6.5
Published
16 Aug 2018
Last changed
14 Oct 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
4.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 91% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Weakness
Infinite loop (CWE-835)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
libxml2Servers and applications · cpe:a:xmlsoft:libxml2
  • Version 2.9.8

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14567
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-14567