REDHAT-BUG-912400: Medium severity libxml2 vulnerability
A denial of service flaw was found in the way libxml2, a library providing support to read, modify and write XML and HTML files, performed string substitutions when entity values for entity references replacement (--noent option) was requested / enabled during the XML file parsing. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted XML file that, when processed would lead to excessive CPU consumption (denial of service).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-912400?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-912400 is classified as a high impact vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-912400?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-912400, you should update libxml2 to the latest patched version provided by your vendor.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-912400?
REDHAT-BUG-912400 affects systems using the libxml2 library for XML and HTML file processing.
What type of attack is possible with REDHAT-BUG-912400?
REDHAT-BUG-912400 allows remote attackers to exploit a denial of service condition through malformed XML files.
When was REDHAT-BUG-912400 reported?
REDHAT-BUG-912400 was reported in relation to a vulnerability affecting libxml2.