CVE-2007-6284: The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of s

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CVE-2007-6284 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting debian linux, mandrake linux, mandrake linux corporate server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2008-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: debian · mandrakesoft · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-12 02:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 3.1 · 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 2007 · 2007.1 · 2008.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2007

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux corporate server MITIGATE

Affected: 3.0 · 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 7 · 8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-6284?

debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux corporate server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6284 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6284 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-6284 affect?

CVE-2007-6284 affects debian linux, mandrake linux, mandrake linux corporate server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The xmlCurrentChar function in libxml2 before 2.6.31 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via XML containing invalid UTF-8 sequences.

How urgent is CVE-2007-6284?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · libxml2 vulnerabilities

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