REDHAT-BUG-1332443
First published: Tue May 03 2016(Updated: )
It is possible to trigger a stack overflow using a carefully crafted invalid xml file, the stack overflow occurs before libxml2 determines the xml file is invalid. Upstream bug: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=765207">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=765207</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=765207
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1153279
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1153279&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332831
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332832
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332833
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/10
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?h=CVE-2016-3705&id=8f30bdff69edac9075f4663ce3b56b0c52d48ce6
- 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=1332443
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1332443?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1332443 is high due to the potential for a stack overflow vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1332443?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1332443, update to the latest version of libxml2 that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes REDHAT-BUG-1332443?
REDHAT-BUG-1332443 is caused by a stack overflow triggered by a malformed XML file processed by libxml2.
What versions of libxml2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1332443?
REDHAT-BUG-1332443 affects various versions of libxml2 that do not incorporate patches addressing this vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1332443?
A workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1332443 is to validate XML files before processing them with libxml2.
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