CVE-2016-4448
Description
From CVE.org
Format string vulnerability in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via format string specifiers in unknown vectors.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v2 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.1 | 10 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | N/A |
| Access Complexity | High | Low | N/A |
| Authentication | None | None | N/A |
| Confidentiality Impact | Partial | Complete | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | Partial | Complete | N/A |
| Availability Impact | Partial | Complete | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
NVD: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Memory
Format string problems allow for information disclosure which can severely simplify exploitation of the program.
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Format string problems can result in the execution of arbitrary code, buffer overflows, denial of service, or incorrect data representation.
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