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CVE-2024-50602

libexpat: expat: DoS via XML_ResumeParser

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.9

CVSS 3.1

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Published · October 27, 2024

Updated · January 27, 2026

Description

A security issue was found in Expat (libexpat). A crash can be triggered in the XML_ResumeParser function due to XML_StopParser's ability to stop or suspend an unstarted parser, which can lead to a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

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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 · 5.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-754 · Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions