CVE-2025-6170

Libxml2: stack buffer overflow in xmllint interactive shell command handling

Description

A flaw was found in the interactive shell of the xmllint command-line tool, used for parsing XML files. When a user inputs an overly long command, the program does not check the input size properly, which can cause it to crash. This issue might allow attackers to run harmful code in rare configurations without modern protections.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to a widespread installation base, or stability. It is strongly recommended to apply the upstream patch once available.

Category

2.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat JBoss Core Services
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-6170 vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2372952 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6170?
CVE-2025-6170 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6170?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2025-6170: Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to a widespread installation base, or stability. It is strongly recommended to apply the upstream patch once available.
Is CVE-2025-6170 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6170 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-2025-6170?
CVE-2025-6170 affects Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat JBoss Core Services, Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.
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