https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/60: CVE-2023-45322: Use-after-free in libxml2 through 2.11.5

Published Oct 6, 2023
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Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome libxml2<2.11.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45322?

CVE-2023-45322 has been assessed with a severity level that the vendor does not consider critical.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45322?

To mitigate CVE-2023-45322, update to a patched version of libxml2 beyond 2.11.5.

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What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2023-45322?

CVE-2023-45322 is caused by a use-after-free condition triggered by certain memory allocation failures.

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In which version of libxml2 is CVE-2023-45322 present?

CVE-2023-45322 is present in libxml2 versions up to and including 2.11.5.

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Where does CVE-2023-45322 occur in the source code?

CVE-2023-45322 occurs in the xmlUnlinkNode function within the tree.c file.

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