REDHAT-BUG-1338682
First published: Mon May 23 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash due to a heap-based out-of-bounds memory read. References: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=758606">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=758606</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=0bcd05c5cd83dec3406c8f68b769b1d610c72f76">https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=0bcd05c5cd83dec3406c8f68b769b1d610c72f76</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=758606
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=0bcd05c5cd83dec3406c8f68b769b1d610c72f76
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1292
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1349794
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1349795
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1338682
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338682?
REDHAT-BUG-1338682 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential application crashes from malicious file input.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338682?
To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-1338682, update the libxml2 library to the latest patched version.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1338682?
REDHAT-BUG-1338682 is a heap-based out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the libxml2 library.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338682?
REDHAT-BUG-1338682 affects applications that utilize the libxml2 library.
How can REDHAT-BUG-1338682 be exploited?
A maliciously crafted XML file can be used to exploit REDHAT-BUG-1338682, causing the application to crash.
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