CVE-2008-1767
libxslt - arbitrary code execution
EPSS 20.8%
Description
Buffer overflow in pattern.c in libxslt before 1.1.24 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an XSL style sheet file with a long XSLT "transformation match" condition that triggers a large number of steps.
How to fix CVE-2008-1767
To remediate CVE-2008-1767, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/libxslt—upgrade to 1.1.24-1 or later
- Debian/libxslt—upgrade to 1.1.19-2 or later
Is CVE-2008-1767 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 20.8%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.1.24-1
- from 0, < 1.1.19-2