CVE-2023-37536
HCL BigFix Platform is vulnerable to an integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
8.2
HCL BigFix Platform is vulnerable to an integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
CVE-2023-37536- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-680
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-41423
8.2
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
EUVD-2023-41423- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-62mq-p983-gjvx
8.2
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out...
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
GHSA-62mq-p983-gjvx- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190, CWE-680
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
8.2
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
CVE-2023-37536- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H - CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190, CWE-680
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
8.8
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
CVE-2023-37536- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2023-37536
8.8
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37536- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVRHSA-2024:8795
8.8
Red Hat Security Advisory: xerces-c security update
- Record
RHSA-2024:8795- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2023-37536
8.8
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2023-37536- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2023:4543-1 No score
Security update for xerces-c
This update for xerces-c fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2023-37536: Fixed an integer overflow that could have led to a out-of-bounds memory accesses (bsc#1216156).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2023:4543-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2023:4586-1 No score
Security update for xerces-c
This update for xerces-c fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2023-37536: Fixed an integer overflow that could have led to a out-of-bounds memory accesses (bsc#1216156).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2023:4586-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2023:4715-1 No score
Security update for xerces-c
This update for xerces-c fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2023-37536: Fixed an integer overflow that could have led to a out-of-bounds memory accesses (bsc#1216156).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2023:4715-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-6590-1 No score
xerces-c vulnerabilities
It was discovered that Xerces-C++ was not properly handling memory management operations when parsing XML data containing external DTDs, which could trigger a use-after-free error. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted XML document, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2018-1311)
It was discovered that Xerces-C++ was not properly performing bounds checks when processing XML Schema Definition files, which could lead to an out-of-bounds access via an HTTP request. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted XSD file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2023-37536)
- Record
USN-6590-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
xerces-cDebian:12 |
before 3.2.4+debian-1 | 3.2.4+debian-1 |
xerces-cDebian:13 |
before 3.2.4+debian-1 | 3.2.4+debian-1 |
xerces-cDebian:14 |
before 3.2.4+debian-1 | 3.2.4+debian-1 |
xerces-cDebian:10 |
before 3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u2, plus listed versions 3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u1 |
3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u2 |
xerces-cRed Hat:rhel_els:7 |
before 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 | 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 |
xerces-c-debuginfoRed Hat:rhel_els:7 |
before 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 | 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 |
xerces-c-develRed Hat:rhel_els:7 |
before 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 | 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 |
xerces-c-docRed Hat:rhel_els:7 |
before 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 | 0:3.1.1-10.el7_9.1 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 3.1.1-13.9.1 | 3.1.1-13.9.1 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 |
before 3.1.1-13.9.1 | 3.1.1-13.9.1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 |
before 3.1.1-13.9.1 | 3.1.1-13.9.1 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4 |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOS |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSS |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSS |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3 |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1 |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-copenSUSE:Leap 15.4 |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-copenSUSE:Leap 15.5 |
before 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 | 3.2.3-150300.3.3.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSS |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOS |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSS |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSS |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSS |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2 |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3 |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cSUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1 |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-copenSUSE:Leap 15.4 |
before 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 | 3.1.4-150200.10.8.2 |
xerces-cUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
before 3.1.1-5.1+deb8u4ubuntu0.1~esm2, plus listed versions 3.1.1-33.1.1-3ubuntu13.1.1-43.1.1-53.1.1-5.1~build0.14.04.1 Show 5 moreShow less3.1.1-5.1+deb8u1build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u2build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u3build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u4build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u4ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
3.1.1-5.1+deb8u4ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
xerces-cUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
before 3.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm3, plus listed versions 3.1.1-5.13.1.2+debian-13.1.3+debian-13.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm13.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
3.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
xerces-cUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
before 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm3, plus listed versions 3.1.4+debian-23.1.4+debian-2build13.2.0+debian-23.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm13.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
xerces-cUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 3.2.2+debian-1ubuntu0.2, plus listed versions 3.2.2+debian-1build13.2.2+debian-1build23.2.2+debian-1build33.2.2+debian-1ubuntu0.1 |
3.2.2+debian-1ubuntu0.2 |
xerces-cUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
before 3.2.3+debian-3ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 3.2.3+debian-33.2.3+debian-3build1 |
3.2.3+debian-3ubuntu0.1 |
xerces-cUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.1.1-5.1+deb8u4ubuntu0.1~esm2, plus listed versions 3.1.1-33.1.1-3ubuntu13.1.1-43.1.1-53.1.1-5.1~build0.14.04.1 Show 5 moreShow less3.1.1-5.1+deb8u1build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u2build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u3build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u4build0.14.04.13.1.1-5.1+deb8u4ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
3.1.1-5.1+deb8u4ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
xerces-cUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm3, plus listed versions 3.1.1-5.13.1.2+debian-13.1.3+debian-13.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm13.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
3.1.3+debian-1ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
xerces-cUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm3, plus listed versions 3.1.4+debian-23.1.4+debian-2build13.2.0+debian-23.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm13.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
3.2.0+debian-2ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
xerces-cUbuntu:20.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.2.2+debian-1ubuntu0.2, plus listed versions 3.2.2+debian-1build13.2.2+debian-1build23.2.2+debian-1build33.2.2+debian-1ubuntu0.1 |
3.2.2+debian-1ubuntu0.2 |
xerces-cUbuntu:22.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.2.3+debian-3ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 3.2.3+debian-33.2.3+debian-3build1 |
3.2.3+debian-3ubuntu0.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases, products, published | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-37536 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.2) in Hcl Software Bigfix Platform, published October 11, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.93%, the 80th percentile. Fixed in xerces-c 3.2.4+debian-1.
References
support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0107791
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/DAOSSJ72CUJ535VRWTCVQKUYT2LYR3OM
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/7A6WWL4SWKAVYK6VK5YN7KZP4MZWC7IY
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/AJYZUBGPVWJ7LEHRCMB5XVADQBNGURXD
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00027.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37536
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github.com/advisories/GHSA-62mq-p983-gjvx
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-37536
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8795
access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243426
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_8795.json
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-37536
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-37536
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234543-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1216156
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-37536
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234586-1
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234715-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-37536
github.com/apache/xerces-c/pull/51
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2241
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6590-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1311