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CVE-2021-42260

TinyXML through 2.6.2 has an infinite loop in TiXmlParsingData::Stamp in tinyxmlparser.cpp via the TIXML_UTF_LEAD_0 case. It can be triggered by a crafted XML message and leads to a denial of service.

  • Published: Oct 11, 2021
  • Updated: Nov 5, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2021-42260
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.5
  • AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
tinyxml_project / tinyxml 2.3.0-beta 2.3.0-beta.x
tinyxml_project / tinyxml 2.3.1-beta 2.3.1-beta.x
tinyxml_project / tinyxml 2.3.2 2.6.2.x
debian / debian_linux 9.0 9.0.x
debian / debian_linux 10.0 10.0.x