REDHAT-BUG-1338700: Medium severity libxml2 vulnerability

Published May 23, 2016
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome libxml2

Event History

May 23, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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