SUSE-SU-2023:3698-1: Security update for libxml2
This update for libxml2 fixes the following issues: CVE-2023-39615: Fixed crafted xml can cause global buffer overflow (bsc#1214768).
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Remediation
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What input would need to be processed for this issue to be triggered?
An attacker would need to supply a crafted XML document that is processed by an affected libxml2 component. The provided data does not identify a specific application workflow or remote exposure path.
Which installed packages should be considered when checking exposure?
The advisory lists libxml2, libxml2-tools, libxml2-devel, their debug or debuginfo packages, and Python libxml2 bindings including python3-libxml2-python. Systems using software that parses untrusted XML through these packages should be prioritized.
How can I determine whether this update applies to my system?
Check whether any of the listed SUSE libxml2 packages are installed and whether the security update SUSE-SU-2023:3698-1 has been applied. The advisory was published on 2023-09-20 and addresses CVE-2023-39615.