CVE-2004-0989: Multiple buffer overflows in libXML 2.6.12 and 2.6.13 (libxml2), and possibly other versions, may allow rem...

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CVE-2004-0989 is an old libxml2 memory-safety issue. Specially crafted network-related URL or DNS-length inputs could trigger buffer overflows and potentially let a remote attacker run code in an affected application. The bundle names libXML/libxml2 2.6.12 and 2.6.13, with possible other versions. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems, embedded products, or old distributions that still ship vulnerable libxml2 packages or statically bundled copies. Risk increases where applications process attacker-controlled FTP URLs, proxy URLs, or network connection metadata through libxml2 network helpers. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing, legacy, or unsupported systems using old libxml2 builds. Modern patched platforms are less likely exposed, but inherited appliances and statically bundled libraries deserve focused review because the reported impact is remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Update libxml2 using the affected platform vendor’s security advisory packages.; Check vendor guidance before assuming exact fixed versions or backport status.; Replace or isolate unsupported systems that still carry legacy libxml2 packages..

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Jun 30, 2026, 02:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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