ezXML 0.8.3/0.8.4/0.8.5/0.8.6 ezxml_char_content use after free

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A vulnerability was found in ezXML 0.8.3/0.8.4/0.8.5/0.8.6. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ezxml_char_content. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_char_content puts a pointer to the internal address of a larger block as xml->txt. This is later deallocated (using free), leading to a segmentation fault.

The weakness was presented 12/26/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-20006 since 12/26/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See 147779 and 147777 for similar entries.

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ezXML

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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12/26/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-20006 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2019 09:00
Updated: 03/17/2024 12:25
Changes: 12/27/2019 09:00 (35), 12/27/2019 09:05 (17), 03/17/2024 12:25 (3)
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