USN-3841-2: lxml vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2018
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Updated

USN-3841-1 fixed a vulnerability in lxml. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that lxml incorrectly handled certain HTML files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pypi/lxml

Event History

Dec 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:35 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability in lxml?

lxml incorrectly handles certain HTML files, allowing for potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How does the USN-3841-2 vulnerability affect Ubuntu 12.04 ESM?

The USN-3841-2 vulnerability affects Ubuntu 12.04 ESM by exposing it to potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks if lxml is not updated to version 2.3.2-1ubuntu0.3.

3

How can I fix the USN-3841-2 vulnerability in Ubuntu 12.04 ESM?

To fix the USN-3841-2 vulnerability in Ubuntu 12.04 ESM, you need to update the python3-lxml and python-lxml packages to version 2.3.2-1ubuntu0.3.

4

What is the severity of the USN-3841-2 vulnerability?

The severity of the USN-3841-2 vulnerability is not specified in the information provided.

5

Where can I find more information about the USN-3841-2 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the USN-3841-2 vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security website and the launchpad.net Ubuntu source page.

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