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- USN-7357-1
USN-7357-1: Libxslt vulnerability
First published: Wed Mar 19 2025(Updated: )
Ivan Fratric discovered that Libxslt incorrectly handled certain memory operations when handling documents. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause Libxslt to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxslt1.1 | <1.1.39-0exp1ubuntu1.1 | 1.1.39-0exp1ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxslt1.1 | <1.1.39-0exp1ubuntu0.24.04.1 | 1.1.39-0exp1ubuntu0.24.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxslt1.1 | <1.1.34-4ubuntu0.22.04.2 | 1.1.34-4ubuntu0.22.04.2 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxslt1.1 | <1.1.34-4ubuntu0.20.04.2 | 1.1.34-4ubuntu0.20.04.2 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-55549
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxslt/1.1.39-0exp1ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxslt/1.1.39-0exp1ubuntu0.24.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxslt/1.1.34-4ubuntu0.22.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxslt/1.1.34-4ubuntu0.20.04.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7357-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7357-1?
The severity of USN-7357-1 is critical due to the potential for denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-7357-1?
To fix USN-7357-1, update libxslt to the remedied version specified in the advisory for your affected Ubuntu release.
Which products are affected by USN-7357-1?
USN-7357-1 affects multiple versions of Ubuntu, including Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, and 24.10 through the vulnerable libxslt package.
What can an attacker do with USN-7357-1?
An attacker can exploit USN-7357-1 to crash the libxslt service or potentially execute arbitrary commands on the server.
When was USN-7357-1 published?
USN-7357-1 was published on March 31, 2024, alerting users to the critical vulnerabilities.
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