// For flags

CVE-2022-40304

libxml2: dict corruption caused by entity reference cycles

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. In one case, a double-free can be provoked.

Se descubrió un problema en libxml2 antes de la versión 2.10.3. Ciertas definiciones de entidades XML no válidas pueden dañar la clave de una tabla hash, lo que podría provocar errores lógicos posteriores. En un caso, se puede provocar un double-free.

A flaw was found in libxml2. When a reference cycle is detected in the XML entity cleanup function the XML entity data can be stored in a dictionary. In this case, the dictionary becomes corrupted resulting in logic errors, including memory errors like double free.

Red Hat JBoss Core Services is a set of supplementary software for Red Hat JBoss middleware products. This software, such as Apache HTTP Server, is common to multiple JBoss middleware products, and is packaged under Red Hat JBoss Core Services to allow for faster distribution of updates, and for a more consistent update experience. This release of Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.51 Service Pack 1 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.51, and includes bug fixes and enhancements, which are documented in the Release Notes document linked to in the References. Issues addressed include buffer over-read, buffer overflow, bypass, code execution, denial of service, double free, integer overflow, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-09-09 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-10-21 CVE Published
  • 2022-11-14 First Exploit
  • 2025-04-17 EPSS Updated
  • 2025-04-28 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-415: Double Free
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Netapp
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H300s Firmware
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H300s
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Netapp
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H500s Firmware
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H500s
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Netapp
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H700s Firmware
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H700s
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Netapp
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H410s Firmware
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H410s
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Netapp
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H410c Firmware
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H410c
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Xmlsoft
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Libxml2
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< 2.10.3
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Netapp
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Active Iq Unified Manager
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Netapp
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Clustered Data Ontap
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Netapp
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Clustered Data Ontap Antivirus Connector
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Netapp
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Manageability Software Development Kit
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Netapp
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Smi-s Provider
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Netapp
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Snapmanager
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Apple
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Ipados
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< 15.7.2
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Apple
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Iphone Os
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< 15.7.2
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Apple
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Macos
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>= 11.0 < 11.7.2
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Apple
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Macos
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>= 12.0 < 12.6.2
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Apple
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Tvos
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< 16.2
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Apple
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Watchos
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< 9.2
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