CVE-2015-7941: libxml2 2.9.2 does not properly stop parsing invalid input, which allows context-dependent attackers to cau...

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CVE-2015-7941 is a libxml2 parser crash issue. If a vulnerable system parses specially crafted malformed XML, libxml2 can read outside expected memory bounds and crash, causing denial of service. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or remote code execution. Exposure is most likely where vulnerable libxml2 2.9.2, or downstream vendor packages, parse untrusted XML from uploads, integrations, APIs, or document-processing paths. Systems that only parse trusted XML have lower practical exposure. Treat as a routine but real availability risk. Patch through normal vulnerability management, with faster handling for services that parse external XML and where a crash would disrupt customer-facing operations. Mitigation focus: Apply libxml2 updates from the relevant OS or product vendor advisory.; Confirm packages include the upstream libxml2 fix or vendor backport.; Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing XML ingestion paths..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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