REDHAT-BUG-1338700: Medium severity libxml2 vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. There exist a possible format string vulnerability.
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/showbug.cgi?id=761029
Upstream fixes:
https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=4472c3a5a5b516aaf59b89be602fbce52756c3e9 https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=502f6a6d08b08c04b3ddfb1cd21b2f699c1b7f5b
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338700?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1338700 is classified as a format string vulnerability that could potentially lead to code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338700?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1338700, upgrade the libxml2 library to the latest version that includes the security patch.
What is the potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-1338700?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1338700 includes possible unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is REDHAT-BUG-1338700 active in the wild?
As of now, there are no reports indicating that REDHAT-BUG-1338700 is actively being exploited in the wild.
Which versions of libxml2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338700?
Specific versions of libxml2 that are vulnerable are not listed, so it is recommended to check your current version against the latest secure release.