CVE-2015-8035

2.6 LOW 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The xz_decomp function in xzlib.c in libxml2 2.9.1 does not properly detect compression errors, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via crafted XML data.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 3.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2015-11-18 16:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:33 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 2.6 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2015-11-18 16:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:33 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-399
Record status: Modified

Affected

Debian Linux 7.0
Debian Linux 8.0
Xmlsoft libxml2 2.9.1
Apple Iphone Os ≤ 9.2.1
Apple Mac Os X ≤ 10.11.3
Apple Tvos ≤ 9.1
Apple Watchos ≤ 2.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.04

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.6

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record