# CVE-2017-12627: libxerces-c3.2: In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer der...

CVE-2017-12627 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libxerces-c-samples 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, released March 1, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-12627
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0829
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 1, 2018

## Description

In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain conditions.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libxerces-c-samples Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libxerces-c-samples 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libxerces-c-samples-3.2.0-debian-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Linux | libxerces-c3.2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libxerces-c3.2 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libxerces-c3.2-3.2.0-debian-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Mar 1, 2018 |

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