REDHAT-BUG-1338705: Medium severity libxml2 vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A heap-based buffer overread could happen in xmlParserPrintFileContextInternal
References:
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/showbug.cgi?id=758588
Upstream fix:
https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=db07dd613e461df93dde7902c6505629bf0734e9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338705?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338705 is categorized as moderate.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338705?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1338705, you should update the libxml2 library to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338705?
REDHAT-BUG-1338705 affects systems that utilize the libxml2 library, particularly those running vulnerable versions.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1338705?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1338705 other than applying the recommended updates.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1338705?
REDHAT-BUG-1338705 is a heap-based buffer overread vulnerability in the libxml2 library.