https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q3/194: libexpat 2.7.3 improves fixes to CVE-2024-8176 and CVE-2025-59375
Published Sep 24, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Libexpat expat
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8176?
CVE-2024-8176 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in libexpat.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-59375?
CVE-2025-59375 is classified as a high severity vulnerability in libexpat.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-8176?
To fix CVE-2024-8176, upgrade to libexpat version 2.7.3 or later.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-59375?
To resolve CVE-2025-59375, ensure you are using libexpat version 2.7.3 or later.
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What did the libexpat 2.7.3 release improve regarding CVE-2024-8176 and CVE-2025-59375?
The libexpat 2.7.3 release improves upon the original fixes for both CVE-2024-8176 and CVE-2025-59375.