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Python Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability (CVE-2017-9233)

Description

XML External Entity vulnerability in libexpat 2.2.0 and earlier (Expat XML Parser Library) allows attackers to put the parser in an infinite loop using a malformed external entity definition from an external DTD.

Remediation

References

CVE-2017-9233

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2017-9233 CWE-611 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Tags

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