REDHAT-BUG-1408306: Medium severity libxml2 vulnerability
Published Dec 22, 2016
·Updated
libxml2: out-of-bounds read
Affected Software
1 affected component
libxml2
Event History
Dec 22, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1408306?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1408306 is classified as moderate.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1408306?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1408306, update libxml2 to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
3
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1408306?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1408306 include possible out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities that can lead to information disclosure.
4
Is REDHAT-BUG-1408306 exploitable?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1408306 can be exploited by attackers to access sensitive data from memory.
5
What versions of libxml2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1408306?
Versions of libxml2 prior to the fixed release are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1408306.