CVE-2017-10672
CVE-2017-10672 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xml-libxml Project Xml-libxml 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Xml-libxml Project Xml-libxml
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10672?
- Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
- How severe is CVE-2017-10672?
- CVE-2017-10672 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-2017-10672 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10672?
- CVE-2017-10672 primarily affects Xml-libxml Project Xml-libxml. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10672?
- 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-2017-10672 published?
- CVE-2017-10672 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00017.html
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=122246
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4042
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:xml-libxml_project:xml-libxml:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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