CVE-2024-34394
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.1 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-34394 is a new vulnerability affecting the libxmljs2 library. This issue arises when parsing a maliciously crafted XML file, specifically during the invocation of the namespaces() function on a descendant node that references an entity. The vulnerability, a type confusion weakness, poses a significant risk, potentially leading to both denial-of-service attacks and remote code execution. The namespaces() function, which is part of the XmlNode class in libxmljs2, triggers the issue. Users are advised to apply patches or updates to mitigate this risk promptly.
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