CVE-2016-1835

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the xmlSAX2AttributeNs function in libxml2 before 2.9.4, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2 and OS X before 10.11.5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.25% Top 20%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1835?
CVE-2016-1835 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1835?
To fix CVE-2016-1835, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-1835 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-1835 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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