Description
In libexpat 2.8.2 and 2.8.3 before 2.8.4, misinterpretation of getentropy's return code leads to insufficient entropy, which results in being vulnerable to hash flooding attacks, causing a denial of service via crafted XML content.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| libexpat project | libexpat | >= 2.8.2, < 2.8.4 |
References
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1326Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1329Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 20, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 8, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed