What is the vulnerability addressed in USN-3739-2?

The vulnerability addressed in USN-3739-2 is CVE-2016-9318.

What is the severity of the vulnerability?

The severity of the vulnerability is not specified.

How does the vulnerability affect libxml2?

The vulnerability affects libxml2 versions up to and including 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21.

How can I fix the vulnerability in libxml2?

To fix the vulnerability in libxml2, update to version 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21 or later.

Where can I find more information about USN-3739-2?

You can find more information about USN-3739-2 on the Ubuntu Security Notice page: [link](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3739-2).

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USN-3739-2

14/8/2018

USN-3739-2: libxml2 vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Aug 14 2018(Updated: )

USN-3739-1 fixed a vulnerability in libxml2. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04. Original advisory details: Matias Brutti discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain XML files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2016-9318) It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-14404)

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/libxml2	<2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21	2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21
	=12.04
All of
ubuntu/libxml2-utils	<2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21	2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21
	=12.04
All of
ubuntu/python-libxml2	<2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21	2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21
	=12.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability addressed in USN-3739-2?
The vulnerability addressed in USN-3739-2 is CVE-2016-9318.
What is the severity of the vulnerability?
The severity of the vulnerability is not specified.
How does the vulnerability affect libxml2?
The vulnerability affects libxml2 versions up to and including 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21.
How can I fix the vulnerability in libxml2?
To fix the vulnerability in libxml2, update to version 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.21 or later.
Where can I find more information about USN-3739-2?
You can find more information about USN-3739-2 on the Ubuntu Security Notice page: [link](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3739-2).

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