USN-7467-1: libxml2 vulnerabilities

Published Apr 28, 2025
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Updated

It was discovered that the libxml2 Python bindings incorrectly handled certain return values. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2025-32414) It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain memory operations. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2025-32415)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome libxml2

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·06:20 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:20 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7467-1?

The severity of USN-7467-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause libxml2 to crash.

2

How do I fix USN-7467-1?

To fix USN-7467-1, update libxml2 and python3-libxml2 to the recommended versions provided in the advisory.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7467-1?

USN-7467-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, and 25.04.

4

Can USN-7467-1 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could potentially exploit USN-7467-1 remotely to cause a denial of service.

5

Is the libxml2 Python binding affected by USN-7467-1?

Yes, the libxml2 Python bindings are specifically mentioned as being affected by USN-7467-1.

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