CVE-2004-0110Libxml Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in the (1) nanohttp or (2) nanoftp modules in XMLSoft Libxml 2 (Libxml2) 2.6.0 through 2.6.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.
Published Mar 15, 2004 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0110, DSA-455
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-0110 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Propack (Sgi), Libxml (Xmlsoft), Libxml2 (Xmlsoft) and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Libxml 1:1.8.17-9.2, Libxml 1.8.17-2woody1, Libxml2 0:2.5.10-6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0110
- advisoryRHSA-2004:090
- advisoryRHSA-2004:091
- advisoryRHSA-2004:650
- patchRHSA-2004:090
- patch9718
Description
Buffer overflow in the (1) nanohttp or (2) nanoftp modules in XMLSoft Libxml 2 (Libxml2) 2.6.0 through 2.6.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.
Affected Products
31 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PropackSgi | 2.3, 2.4 | n/a |
| LibxmlXmlsoft | 1.8.17 | 1.8.17-2woody1 |
| Libxml2Xmlsoft | 2.4.19, 2.4.23, 2.5.10, 2.5.11, 2.5.4, 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2 | 2.6.6-1 |
| rootio-libxml2rootio | See advisory | 2.6.6-1 |
Patched Releases
Libxml
1:1.8.17-9.2, 1.8.17-2woody1
Libxml2
0:2.5.10-6, 2.4.19-4woody1, 2.6.6-1
rootio-libxml2
2.6.6-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 15, 2004
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2004-0110
- advisoryRHSA-2004:090
- advisoryRHSA-2004:091
- advisoryRHSA-2004:650
- patchRHSA-2004:090
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the (1) nanohttp or (2) nanoftp modules in XMLSoft Libxml 2 (Libxml2) 2.6.0 through 2.6.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.
Affected: Propack (Sgi) versions 2.3, 2.4; Libxml (Xmlsoft) versions 1.8.17; Libxml2 (Xmlsoft) versions 2.4.19, 2.4.23, 2.5.10, 2.5.11, 2.5.4, 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Libxml 1:1.8.17-9.2, Libxml 1.8.17-2woody1, Libxml2 0:2.5.10-6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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