GLSA 201110-26: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Severity: | high |
Title: | libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities |
Date: | 10/26/2011 |
Bugs: |
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ID: | 201110-26 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in libxml2 which could lead to execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.Background
libxml2 is the XML C parser and toolkit developed for the Gnome project.
Affected packages
Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
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dev-libs/libxml2 | < 2.7.8-r3 | >= 2.7.8-r3 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libxml2. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A local or remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application or cause a Denial of Service.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All libxml2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libxml2-2.7.8-r3"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.