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CVE-2017-8872
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-05-10T05:29:00.283 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:27:07.127

Summary

The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.

Affected products

xmlsoft — libxml2

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References

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