CVE-2012-1147

readfilemap.c in expat before 2.1.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) via a large number of crafted XML files.

Published Bysecalert@redhat.com

Published DateJul 03, 2012, 19:55

Weakness Type (CWE):CWE-20

CVSS Metrics

Base Score

4.3

Vector String

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Base Severity

Version

2.0

Attack Vector (AV)

Attack Complexity (AC)

Privileges Required (PR)

User Interaction (UI)

Scope (S)

Confidentiality (C)

NONE

Integrity (I)

NONE

Availability (A)

PARTIAL

References

http://expat.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/expat/expat/xmlwf/readfilemap.c?r1=1.14&r2=1.15
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
http://sourceforge.net/projects/expat/files/expat/2.1.0/
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2895533&group_id=10127&atid=110127
http://trac.wxwidgets.org/ticket/11194
http://trac.wxwidgets.org/ticket/11432
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52379
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
https://support.apple.com/HT205637

Weakness Type (CWE):CWE-20

CVSS Metrics

Base Score

4.3

Vector String

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Base Severity

Version

2.0

Attack Vector (AV)

Attack Complexity (AC)

Privileges Required (PR)

User Interaction (UI)

Scope (S)

Confidentiality (C)

NONE

Integrity (I)

NONE

Availability (A)

PARTIAL