### [CVE-2016-2073](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-2073)
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### Description

The htmlParseNameComplex function in HTMLparser.c in libxml2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted XML document.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/26/7
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.