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CVE-2017-8872
Published: May 10, 2017
Modified: Dec 17, 2025
PUBLISHED
Description
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.
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References
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=775200
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[debian-lts-announce] 20200909 [SECURITY] [DLA 2369-1] libxml2 security update
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