CVE-2015-8241

CVE-2015-8241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Icewall Federation Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 2.9.2 does not properly check the state, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8241?
The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 2.9.2 does not properly check the state, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.
How severe is CVE-2015-8241?
CVE-2015-8241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8241 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8241?
CVE-2015-8241 primarily affects Hp Icewall Federation Agent. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8241?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8241 published?
CVE-2015-8241 was published on 2015-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

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