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- RHSA-2008:0836
RHSA-2008:0836: Moderate: libxml2 security update
First published: Thu Aug 21 2008(Updated: )
The libxml2 packages provide a library that allows you to manipulate XML<br>files. It includes support to read, modify, and write XML and HTML files.<br>A denial of service flaw was found in the way libxml2 processes certain<br>content. If an application linked against libxml2 processes malformed XML<br>content, it could cause the application to stop responding. (CVE-2008-3281)<br>Red Hat would like to thank Andreas Solberg for responsibly disclosing this<br>issue.<br>All users of libxml2 are advised to upgrade to these updated packages,<br>which contain a backported patch to resolve this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2008:0836?
The severity of RHSA-2008:0836 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:0836?
To fix RHSA-2008:0836, update the libxml2 packages to the latest version provided by your distribution.
What is the impact of RHSA-2008:0836?
The impact of RHSA-2008:0836 is a denial of service vulnerability in libxml2 that may cause applications to crash.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2008:0836?
RHSA-2008:0836 affects systems using libxml2 for XML processing.
What actions should be taken regarding RHSA-2008:0836?
Administrators should prioritize updating affected systems to mitigate the risks associated with RHSA-2008:0836.
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