GLSA 201110-26: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	high
Title:	libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	10/26/2011
Bugs:	#345555, #370715, #386985
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)
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: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201110-26.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.