Packages
- expat - XML parsing C library
Details
USN-4040-1 fixed a vulnerability in expat. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Expat incorrectly handled certain XML files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
USN-4040-1 fixed a vulnerability in expat. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Expat incorrectly handled certain XML files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.04 trusty | libexpat1 – 2.1.0-4ubuntu1.4+esm1 | ||
| lib64expat1 – 2.1.0-4ubuntu1.4+esm1 | |||
| 12.04 precise | libexpat1 – 2.0.1-7.2ubuntu1.6 | ||
| lib64expat1 – 2.0.1-7.2ubuntu1.6 | |||
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