REDHAT-BUG-2360768: Medium severity Gnome libxml2 vulnerability

Published Apr 17, 2025
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Updated

In libxml2 before 2.13.8 and 2.14.x before 2.14.2, xmlSchemaIDCFillNodeTables in xmlschemas.c has a heap-based buffer under-read. To exploit this, a crafted XML document must be validated against an XML schema with certain identity constraints, or a crafted XML schema must be used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome libxml2<2.13.8, >2.14.0<=2.14.2

Event History

Apr 17, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2360768?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2360768 is considered critical due to the potential for exploitation through crafted XML documents.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2360768?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2360768, upgrade libxml2 to version 2.14.2 or later, or 2.13.8 as applicable.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2360768?

REDHAT-BUG-2360768 affects GNOME libxml2 versions before 2.13.8 and versions 2.14.0 through 2.14.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2360768?

REDHAT-BUG-2360768 is a heap-based buffer under-read vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access or crashes.

5

Can REDHAT-BUG-2360768 be exploited remotely?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2360768 can be exploited remotely if a crafted XML document is processed by the affected software.

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