RHSA-2025:2673: Important: libxml2 security update
First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )
Important: libxml2 security update
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-python | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-static | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-static | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-python | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-debuginfo | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-devel | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-python | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| redhat/libxml2-static | <2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 | 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems) | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2025:2673?
The severity of RHSA-2025:2673 is classified as important.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2025:2673?
RHSA-2025:2673 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2024-56171) and a stack-based buffer overflow in libxml2.
How do I fix RHSA-2025:2673?
To fix RHSA-2025:2673, update libxml2 and its related packages to version 2.9.1-6.el7_9.9.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2025:2673?
The affected packages include libxml2, libxml2-devel, libxml2-python, and their debuginfo versions.
Why is it important to update for RHSA-2025:2673?
Updating for RHSA-2025:2673 is important to mitigate the risks of security vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
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