CVE-2021-3518 vulnerability in Xmlsoft and Other Products
Published on May 18, 2021
There's a flaw in libxml2 in versions before 2.9.11. An attacker who is able to submit a crafted file to be processed by an application linked with libxml2 could trigger a use-after-free. The greatest impact from this flaw is to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2021-3518 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-3518
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Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2021-3518
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubygems | nokogiri | < 1.11.4 | 1.11.4 |
Exploit Probability
EPSS
0.23%
Percentile
45.58%
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.