CVE-2023-45322

Summary

CVE-2023-45322 is a vulnerability affecting libxml2 versions up to 2.11.5. This issue involves a use-after-free in the xmlUnlinkNode function found in tree.c. The flaw can only be triggered after a memory allocation fails. However, the vendor has taken a non-conventional stance, expressing doubt about the criticality of this vulnerability due to the unpredictability of memory allocation failures in an attacker's favor. While the vendor's perspective is debatable, it is essential to note that memory allocation failures can occur under various conditions, potentially leaving systems vulnerable to exploitation.

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