Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-0718 is a flaw in the Expat XML parser. A specially malformed XML document can crash software that parses it and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk depends on where vulnerable Expat builds are embedded, especially services that process untrusted XML. Exposure is likely in operating systems, applications, and products that bundle Expat and parse attacker-supplied XML. Confirm through package inventories and the relevant vendor advisories rather than assuming one product list is complete. Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or business-critical XML processing systems. The issue is old, but Expat is widely embedded, and memory corruption with possible code execution warrants focused verification. Mitigation focus: Identify Expat packages and bundled copies across servers, endpoints, containers, and appliances.; Apply vendor updates from the relevant OS or product advisory.; Prioritize systems that parse untrusted XML from networks, uploads, email, or integrations..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1236923CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201701-21CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1296102CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2018:2486CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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