RHSA-2022:5250: Moderate: libxml2 security update
First published: Tue Jun 28 2022(Updated: )
The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> libxml2: integer overflows in xmlBuf and xmlBuffer lead to out-of-bounds write (CVE-2022-29824)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa | 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:5250?
The severity of RHSA-2022:5250 is categorized as important due to the potential for integer overflows leading to out-of-bounds write issues.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:5250?
To fix RHSA-2022:5250, update the libxml2 package to version 2.9.13-1.el9_0.1 or later.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:5250 address?
RHSA-2022:5250 addresses the CVE-2022-29824 vulnerability, which involves integer overflows in xmlBuf and xmlBuffer.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:5250?
Affected packages include libxml2, libxml2-devel, and related debuginfo packages in specific versions.
Is RHSA-2022:5250 applicable to all systems?
RHSA-2022:5250 is only applicable to systems running the affected versions of the libxml2 library on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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