CVE-2016-0729
CVE-2016-0729 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung X14j Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Samsung X14j Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in (1) internal/XMLReader.cpp, (2) util/XMLURL.cpp, and (3) util/XMLUri.cpp in the XML Parser library in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault or memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0729?
- Multiple buffer overflows in (1) internal/XMLReader.cpp, (2) util/XMLURL.cpp, and (3) util/XMLUri.cpp in the XML Parser library in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault or memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0729?
- CVE-2016-0729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-0729 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0729?
- CVE-2016-0729 primarily affects Samsung X14j Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0729?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-0729 published?
- CVE-2016-0729 was published on 2016-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/182062.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/182131.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/182597.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00086.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00053.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135949/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1727978
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3493
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537620/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83423
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035113
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2016-0729.txt
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2061
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-46
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14j_firmware:t-ms14jakucb-1102.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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