CVE-2024-56171

Description

libxml2 before 2.12.10 and 2.13.x before 2.13.6 has a use-after-free in xmlSchemaIDCFillNodeTables and xmlSchemaBubbleIDCNodeTables in xmlschemas.c. To exploit this, a crafted XML document must be validated against an XML schema with certain identity constraints, or a crafted XML schema must be used.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: xmlsoft libxml2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/issues/828
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250328-0010/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56171?
CVE-2024-56171 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56171?
To fix CVE-2024-56171, 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-2024-56171 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56171 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-56171?
CVE-2024-56171 affects xmlsoft libxml2.
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