# CVE-2008-5402: Double free vulnerability in the XML parser in Trillian before 3.1.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-09 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Double free vulnerability in the XML parser in Trillian before 3.1.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML expression, related to the "IMG SRC ID."

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4701
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47098
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021334
- http://osvdb.org/50473
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32645
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3348
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-078
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498933/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33001
- http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=404

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