REDHAT-BUG-1338702: Medium severity libxml2 vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A heap-use-after free can happen in the xmlDictComputeFastKey.
References:
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/showbug.cgi?id=759398
Upstream fix:
https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=45752d2c334b50016666d8f0ec3691e2d680f0a0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338702?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338702 is considered high due to the potential for a heap-use-after-free vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338702?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1338702, update the libxml2 library to the latest version provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338702?
REDHAT-BUG-1338702 affects systems using the libxml2 library, particularly those in GNOME environments.
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1338702?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting REDHAT-BUG-1338702.
What are the symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-1338702?
Symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-1338702 may include application crashes or unexpected behavior when processing XML files.