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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6658-1
February 26, 2024
libxml2 vulnerability
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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