CVE-2013-2154: Stack-based buffer overflow in the XML Signature Reference functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in A...

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CVE-2013-2154 is a memory-safety flaw in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++. Systems that process malicious XML Signature references could crash, and some deployments might face code execution risk. The known vulnerable range is before 1.7.1. Exposure is most likely in applications or services using xml-security-c to validate or process XML Signatures from users, partners, SAML-like integrations, gateways, or document workflows. Evidence in the bundle does not identify broader affected products. Prioritize remediation where XML Signature processing is internet-facing, partner-facing, or security-critical. The issue is old but potentially serious because memory corruption can move beyond outages into code execution on exposed systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ to 1.7.1 or later.; Apply vendor or distribution security updates, such as Debian’s DSA-2710 packages.; Inventory applications and appliances that bundle xml-security-c..

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Jun 14, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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