REDHAT-BUG-1338701
First published: Mon May 23 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. The parser would fetch content of an external entity while not in validating mode. References: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=761430">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=761430</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=b1d34de46a11323fccffa9fadeb33be670d602f5">https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=b1d34de46a11323fccffa9fadeb33be670d602f5</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=761430
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=b1d34de46a11323fccffa9fadeb33be670d602f5
- 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=1338701
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338701?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338701 is considered critical due to potential remote code execution risks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338701?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1338701, you should upgrade to the latest version of the libxml2 library that includes the security patch.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338701?
REDHAT-BUG-1338701 affects systems using the vulnerable versions of the libxml2 library.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1338701?
While there are no official workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1338701, disabling external entity parsing may reduce risk.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1338701?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1338701 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and remote code execution vulnerabilities.
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