REDHAT-BUG-1408305
First published: Thu Dec 22 2016(Updated: )
It was found that Red Hat JBoss Core Services incorrectly included <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3705">CVE-2016-3705</a> as resolved in Apache HTTP 2.4.23 (erratum RHSA-2016:2957). The release did not include the fix to libxml2, leaving it vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack due to a Stack Overflow. This is a regression CVE for <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3705">CVE-2016-3705</a>.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Core Services | ||
| Apache HTTP Server | ||
| libxml2 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3705
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1408305#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1408302#c4
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1017497
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1017497#c18
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332443
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9596
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1408305#c20
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1408305
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1408305?
REDHAT-BUG-1408305 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to Denial of Service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1408305?
To mitigate the effects of REDHAT-BUG-1408305, upgrade your libxml2 to a patched version provided by your vendor.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1408305?
REDHAT-BUG-1408305 impacts Red Hat JBoss Core Services, Apache HTTP Server, and libxml2.
What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-1408305 relate to?
REDHAT-BUG-1408305 is related to the unresolved issue in libxml2 associated with CVE-2016-3705.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1408305?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1408305; updating the affected software is essential.
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