CVE-2008-4225 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published 25 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a large XML document, affecting applications using this library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-4225?

CVE-2008-4225 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the xmlBufferResize function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large XML document.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4225?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xmlsoft Libxml.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4225?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-4225 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4225 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4225, GHSA-crw4-5c7w-w3j2.