CVE-2025-32414
First published: Tue Apr 08 2025(Updated: )
In libxml2 before 2.13.8 and 2.14.x before 2.14.2, out-of-bounds memory access can occur in the Python API (Python bindings) because of an incorrect return value. This occurs in xmlPythonFileRead and xmlPythonFileReadRaw because of a difference between bytes and characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 | <2.13.8>2.14.0<=2.14.2 | |
| libxml2-devel | <2.13.8 | |
| libxml2-devel | >=2.14.0<2.14.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-32414?
CVE-2025-32414 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32414?
To resolve CVE-2025-32414, upgrade libxml2 to version 2.13.8 or version 2.14.2 or later.
What versions of libxml2 are affected by CVE-2025-32414?
CVE-2025-32414 affects libxml2 versions prior to 2.13.8 and those in the 2.14.x series up to 2.14.1.
What components of libxml2 are impacted by CVE-2025-32414?
The vulnerability in CVE-2025-32414 specifically impacts the Python API, particularly the xmlPythonFileRead and xmlPythonFileReadRaw functions.
Is CVE-2025-32414 exploitable in production environments?
Yes, CVE-2025-32414 could be exploited in production environments, potentially leading to application crashes or unexpected behavior.
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