CVE-2017-8872

CriticalCVSS 9.1/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The htmlParseTryOrFinish function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 2.9.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 9.1/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 10, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2017-8872: Critical severity, CVSS 9.1 | Vulnix