REDHAT-BUG-1319829
First published: Mon Mar 21 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in a way libxml2 parses certain files. With the libxml2 in recovery mode, a maliciously crafted filed could cause libxml2 to crash. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/682">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/682</a> CVE assignment: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/683">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/683</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/682
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/683
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1319830
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1319831
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1319832
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=762100
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=bdd66182ef53fe1f7209ab6535fda56366bd7ac9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332820
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1292
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319829
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1319829?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1319829 is classified as critical due to the potential for denial-of-service caused by a crash.
How does REDHAT-BUG-1319829 affect libxml2?
REDHAT-BUG-1319829 affects libxml2 by allowing a maliciously crafted file to cause a crash while in recovery mode.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1319829?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1319829, update libxml2 to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1319829?
Users and applications relying on the libxml2 library are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1319829 if they process untrusted XML data.
What is the impact of not addressing REDHAT-BUG-1319829?
Not addressing REDHAT-BUG-1319829 may leave systems vulnerable to crashes and potential denial-of-service attacks.
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