Packages
- libxml2 - GNOME XML library
Details
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled XML entity expansion.
An attacker could use this flaw to cause libxml2 to consume large amounts
of resources, resulting in a denial of service.
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled XML entity expansion.
An attacker could use this flaw to cause libxml2 to consume large amounts
of resources, resulting in a denial of service.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.04 hardy | libxml2 – 2.6.31.dfsg-2ubuntu1.12 | ||
| 12.10 quantal | libxml2 – 2.8.0+dfsg1-5ubuntu2.2 | ||
| 12.04 precise | libxml2 – 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1ubuntu4.4 | ||
| 11.10 oneiric | libxml2 – 2.7.8.dfsg-4ubuntu0.6 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | libxml2 – 2.7.6.dfsg-1ubuntu1.8 | ||
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