VDB-281993 · CVE-2024-50615 · Nessus 235199

TinyXML2 up to 10.0.0 tinyxml2.cpp XMLUtil::GetCharacterRef assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in TinyXML2 up to 10.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function XMLUtil::GetCharacterRef of the file tinyxml2.cpp. The manipulation leads to assertion. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-50615. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TinyXML2 up to 10.0.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function XMLUtil::GetCharacterRef of the file tinyxml2.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

TinyXML2 through 10.0.0 has a reachable assertion for UINT_MAX/digit, that may lead to application exit, in tinyxml2.cpp XMLUtil::GetCharacterRef.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-50615 since 10/27/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 235199 (Azure Linux 3.0 Security Update: tinyxml2 (CVE-2024-50615)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (235199). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

TinyXML2

Version

10.0

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 235199
Nessus Name: Azure Linux 3.0 Security Update: tinyxml2 (CVE-2024-50615)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/27/2024 🔍
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10/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/04/2025 +312 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-50615 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-50615
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281993

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2024 23:20
Updated: 09/04/2025 19:14
Changes: 10/27/2024 23:20 (52), 05/06/2025 17:59 (2), 09/04/2025 19:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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