REDHAT-BUG-1338711
First published: Mon May 23 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in the libxml2 library. A heap-based buffer overread could happen in xmlNextChar. References: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=759671">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=759671</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=a7a94612aa3b16779e2c74e1fa353b5d9786c602">https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=a7a94612aa3b16779e2c74e1fa353b5d9786c602</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=759671
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=a7a94612aa3b16779e2c74e1fa353b5d9786c602
- 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=1338711
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1338711?
REDHAT-BUG-1338711 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1338711?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1338711, update the libxml2 library to the latest version provided by your distribution's package manager.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1338711?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1338711 include heap-based buffer overread which could lead to information leakage or application crashes.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338711?
The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-1338711 is the GNOME libxml2 library.
When was REDHAT-BUG-1338711 reported?
REDHAT-BUG-1338711 was reported in 2016.
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