SB2023120808 - Ubuntu update for tinyxml
Published: December 8, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023120808
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42260)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop within the TiXmlParsingData::Stamp() function in tinyxmlparser.cpp. A remote attacker can consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.