REDHAT-BUG-1296102: Buffer Overflow
The Expat XML parser mishandles certain kinds of malformed input documents, resulting in buffer overflows during processing and error reporting. The overflows can manifest as a segmentation fault or as memory corruption during a parse operation. The bugs allow for a denial of service attack in many applications by an unauthenticated attacker, and could conceivably result in remote code execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1296102?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1296102 is medium, rated at 4.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1296102?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1296102, update to the latest patched version of the Expat XML parser.
What kind of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1296102?
REDHAT-BUG-1296102 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Expat XML parser.
What is the risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-1296102?
The risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-1296102 is a denial of service attack due to buffer overflows.
What can happen if REDHAT-BUG-1296102 is exploited?
If REDHAT-BUG-1296102 is exploited, it can lead to segmentation faults or memory corruption during XML parsing.