Lack of data validation - Type confusion In libxslt
Description
A flaw was found in the exsltFuncResultComp() function of libxslt, which handles EXSLT func:result elements during stylesheet parsing. Due to improper type handling, the function may treat an XML document node as a regular XML element node, resulting in a type confusion. This can cause unexpected memory reads and potential crashes. While difficult to exploit, the flaw could lead to application instability or denial of service.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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