CVE-2008-4226 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in libxml2 allows attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a large XML document.

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

What is CVE-2008-4226?

CVE-2008-4226 is a critical 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 xmlSAX2Characters function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large XML document.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4226?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xmlsoft Libxml.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4226?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-4226 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4226 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4226, GHSA-xc47-x3wf-rv79.