REDHAT-BUG-1338696: Use After Free
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 use-after-free in htmlParsePubidLiteral and htmlParseSystemiteral References: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=760263">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=760263</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=11ed4a7a90d5ce156a18980a4ad4e53e77384852">https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=11ed4a7a90d5ce156a18980a4ad4e53e77384852</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=760263
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=11ed4a7a90d5ce156a18980a4ad4e53e77384852
- 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=1338696
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338696?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338696 is classified as critical due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338696?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1338696, you should update the libxml2 library to the latest patched version.
What vulnerabilities are associated with REDHAT-BUG-1338696?
REDHAT-BUG-1338696 is associated with heap use-after-free vulnerabilities in the libxml2 library.
Which applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338696?
Applications using the libxml2 library are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338696.
How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1338696?
You can identify if your system is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1338696 by checking the version of the libxml2 library installed on your system.
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