CVE-2017-7376
HighPublished
Buffer overflow in libxml2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect limit for port values when handling redirects.
- Published
- Feb 19, 2018
- Updated
- Aug 5, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
10.0/ 10High
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C22.7%
Moderate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 97.7%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
Buffer overflow in libxml2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect limit for port values when handling redirects.
Sources
1- libxml2-exploitExploit
An example exploit for CVE-2017-7376
Responsible use
Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.