TinyXML up to 2.6.2 XML Message tinyxmlparser.cpp TiXmlParsingData::Stamp infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in TinyXML up to 2.6.2. This issue affects the function TiXmlParsingData::Stamp of the file tinyxmlparser.cpp of the component XML Message Handler. The manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-42260. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TinyXML up to 2.6.2 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function TiXmlParsingData::Stamp of the file tinyxmlparser.cpp of the component XML Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 10/12/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at sourceforge.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-42260 since 10/11/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability 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.

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CPE 2.3info

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/11/2021 🔍
10/12/2021 +1 days 🔍
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11/04/2025 +1484 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-42260 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-42260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184199

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2021 10:54
Updated: 11/04/2025 20:23
Changes: 10/12/2021 10:54 (38), 10/14/2021 18:19 (1), 11/04/2025 20:23 (33)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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