REDHAT-BUG-1332820
First published: Wed May 04 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in libxml2. Parsing a maliciously crafted xml file could cause the application to crash if recover mode is used. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/195">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/195</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/195
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332823
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332824
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332825
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4483
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3627
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?h=CVE-2016-4483&id=c97750d11bb8b6f3303e7131fe526a61ac65bcfd
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1265117&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1265117&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332820#c9
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?h=CVE-2016
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=bdd66182ef53fe1f7209ab6535fda56366bd7ac9
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=c97750d11bb8b6f3303e7131fe526a61ac65bcfd
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=766414
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332820
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1332820?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1332820 is classified as critical due to the potential for application crashes when parsing malicious XML files.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1332820?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1332820, update the libxml2 package to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1332820?
Users of the libxml2 library, particularly those using it in applications with recover mode enabled, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1332820.
What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-1332820?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-1332820 is caused by processing a specially crafted XML file that may lead to a crash when recover mode is employed.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1332820?
As a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1332820, avoid using recover mode when parsing XML files unless the library has been updated.
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