CVE-2008-3529 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the libxml2 library, specifically within the xmlParseAttValueComplex function, affecting versions prior to 2.7.0. This flaw impacts products from Apple, Canonical, Debian, and xmlsoft. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code with low attack complexity. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, a proof-of-concept exploit exists on ExploitDB, demonstrating its potential for exploitation, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xmlsoft:libxml2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
7.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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