# CVE-2017-12627: In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 3.2.1
- Published: 2018-03-01 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache Xerces C++: fixed in 3.2.1

## Description

In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain conditions.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache Xerces C++, upgrade to a fixed version (3.2.1) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00032.html
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2017-12627.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103219
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/203
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365

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