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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202210-39
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202210-39 - Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2, the worst of which could result in arbitrary code execution. Versions less than 2.10.3 are affected.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202210-39
https://security.gentoo.org/
Severity: High
Title: libxml2: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: October 31, 2022
Bugs: #877149
ID: 202210-39
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2, the worst of which
could result in arbitrary code execution.
Background
libxml2 is the XML C parser and toolkit developed for the GNOME project.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-libs/libxml2 < 2.10.3 >= 2.10.3
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libxml2. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
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/libxml2-2.10.3”
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2022-40303
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40303
[ 2 ] CVE-2022-40304
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40304
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-39
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
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
Copyright 2022 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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