CVE-2016-2073

libxml2: out-of-bounds read in htmlParseNameComplex()

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

4.3

CVSS 2.0

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Published · January 25, 2016

Updated · January 29, 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.

Statement

This flaw was found to be a duplicate of CVE-2016-1839. Please see https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-1839 for information about affected products and security errata.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 2.0 · 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation