Headline
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6658-1
Ubuntu Security Notice 6658-1 - It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain XML documents. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
==========================================================================
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6658-1
February 26, 2024
libxml2 vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 23.10
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Summary:
libxml2 could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially
crafted file.
Software Description:
- libxml2: GNOME XML library
Details:
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain XML documents. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 23.10:
libxml2 2.9.14+dfsg-1.3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:
libxml2 2.9.13+dfsg-1ubuntu0.4
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS:
libxml2 2.9.10+dfsg-5ubuntu0.20.04.7
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6658-1
CVE-2024-25062
Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxml2/2.9.14+dfsg-1.3ubuntu0.1
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxml2/2.9.13+dfsg-1ubuntu0.4
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxml2/2.9.10+dfsg-5ubuntu0.20.04.7
Related news
Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2679-03 - An update for libxml2 is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Issues addressed include a use-after-free vulnerability.
Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1317-03 - Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.57 Service Pack 3 is now available. Issues addressed include buffer overflow, cross site scripting, information leakage, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Ubuntu Security Notice 6658-2 - USN-6658-1 fixed a vulnerability in libxml2. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain XML documents. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202402-11 - Multiple denial of service vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2. Versions greater than or equal to 2.12.5 are affected.