# CVE-2016-2073: The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafte

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-02-12 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035011
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3593
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2994-1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85267

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