RHSA-2025:1517: Moderate: libxml2 security update
First published: Mon Feb 17 2025(Updated: )
Moderate: libxml2 security update
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa |
| redhat/libxml2-debugsource | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa |
| redhat/python3-libxml2 | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa |
| redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa | 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2.aa |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2025:1517?
The severity of RHSA-2025:1517 is categorized as Moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2025:1517?
To fix RHSA-2025:1517, upgrade to version 2.9.7-18.el8_10.2 of the libxml2 package.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2025:1517?
RHSA-2025:1517 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 for x86_64, ARM 64, Power, and IBM z Systems.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2025:1517 address?
RHSA-2025:1517 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the xmlXIncludeAddNode function (CVE-2022-49043).
Is there a recommended action for users of libxml2 related to RHSA-2025:1517?
Users of libxml2 are recommended to apply the security update provided in RHSA-2025:1517 immediately.
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