The XML parser (xmlparse.c) in expat before 2.1.0 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an XML file with many identifiers with the same value.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-508-1 | expat security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-2525-1 | expat security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3597-1 | expat security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2012-0901 | The XML parser (xmlparse.c) in expat before 2.1.0 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an XML file with many identifiers with the same value. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1527-1 | Expat vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1527-2 | XML-RPC for C and C++ vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1613-1 | Python 2.5 vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1613-2 | Python 2.4 vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T18:38:15.063Z
Reserved: 2012-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2012-0876
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2012-07-03T19:55:02.210
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2012-0876
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Debian DLA
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