Packages
- libxml2 - GNOME XML library
Details
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain memory
operations. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libxml2 to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2022-49043)
It was discovered that the libxml2 xmllint tool incorrectly handled
certain memory operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into
running xmllint on a specially crafted xml file, a remote attacker could
cause xmllint to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-34459)
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain memory
operations. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libxml2 to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2022-49043)
It was discovered that the libxml2 xmllint tool incorrectly handled
certain memory operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into
running xmllint on a specially crafted xml file, a remote attacker could
cause xmllint to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-34459)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04 noble | libxml2 – 2.9.14+dfsg-1.3ubuntu3.1 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | libxml2 – 2.9.13+dfsg-1ubuntu0.5 | ||
| 20.04 focal | libxml2 – 2.9.10+dfsg-5ubuntu0.20.04.8 | ||
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