CVE-2021-45960
expat: Large number of prefixed XML attributes on a single tag can crash libexpat
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 17, 2022
Updated · October 14, 2026
Description
expat (libexpat) is susceptible to a software flaw that causes process interruption. When processing a large number of prefixed XML attributes on a single tag can libexpat can terminate unexpectedly due to buffer overrun. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to availability.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has rated this CVE based on the configurations of a default install in the context of SELinux enforcement and services run as non privileged users.
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 3.1 · 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-1335 · Incorrect Bitwise Shift of Integer