RHSA-2025:13311: Important: libxml2 security update

Published Aug 7, 2025
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Updated

Important: libxml2 security update

Other sources

The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.Security Fix(es): libxslt: Heap Use-After-Free in libxslt caused by atype corruption in xmlAttrPtr (CVE-2025-7425) 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.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
2.9.7-13.el8_6.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11.aa

Event History

Aug 7, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·04:43 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:35 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:35 AM
Remedy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2025:13311?

The severity of RHSA-2025:13311 is classified as important.

2

What is the vulnerability described in RHSA-2025:13311?

RHSA-2025:13311 describes a heap use-after-free vulnerability in libxslt caused by attribute corruption in xmlAttrPtr, identified as CVE-2025-7425.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2025:13311?

To fix RHSA-2025:13311, update libxml2 to version 2.9.7-13.el8_6.11 or later.

4

Which versions of Red Hat products are affected by RHSA-2025:13311?

RHSA-2025:13311 affects multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server versions including TUS, Power LE, and x86_64.

5

What packages are impacted by RHSA-2025:13311?

Packages impacted by RHSA-2025:13311 include libxml2, python3-libxml2, and their respective debuginfo and development packages.

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