XML::Parser versions through 2.47 for Perl has an off-by-one heap buffer overflow in st_serial_stack — CVE-2006-10003
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
high
high
CVSS
8.6
8.6
Summary
Advisory CVE-2006-10003. XML::Parser versions through 2.47 for Perl has an off-by-one heap buffer overflow in st_serial_stack Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 8.6. See the official advisory for details.
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.