Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-1819 is a denial-of-service issue in libxml's XML reader. A remote attacker could send crafted XML that consumes excessive memory through XML entity expansion, potentially disrupting services that parse untrusted XML. Exposure is most likely where internet-facing or partner-facing services parse untrusted XML using libxml's xmlreader. Embedded dependencies may matter, so inventory should include OS packages, application runtimes, and bundled libraries. Prioritize remediation for externally reachable XML-processing services and shared platforms. Business risk is service disruption, not confirmed data theft or code execution based on the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor-provided libxml or libxml2 updates for affected platforms.; Check upstream and OS vendor advisories for exact fixed package versions.; Reduce or reject untrusted XML parsing where business workflows allow..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201507-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- GLSA-201701-37CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=213f1fe0d76d30eaed6e5853057defc43e6df2c9CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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