CVE-2015-8035
Published Nov 18, 2015 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.1 does not properly detect compression errors, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via crafted XML data.
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QFinch assessment
The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.1 does not properly detect compression errors, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via crafted XML data.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-5 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0106 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- DSA-3430 ↗
- h20566.www2.hpe.com ↗
- [oss-security] 20151102 CVE request: DoS in libxml2 if xz is enabled ↗
- APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-1 ↗
- xmlsoft.org ↗
- FEDORA-2016-a9ee80b01d ↗
- h20566.www2.hpe.com ↗
- RHSA-2016:1089 ↗
Record history
Published Nov 18, 2015 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026