CVE-2023-37536

xerces-c: An integer overflow issue that allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

8.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · October 11, 2023

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

An integer overflow exists in xerces-c++. This flaw allows an attacker using a specially crafted HTTP request payload to trigger an out-of-bounds read, resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Statement

RHEL-6 is Out of Support Scope. https://access.redhat.com/articles/4997301

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

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound