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Scientific Linux Security Update : libxml2 on SL3.x, SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64
critical Nessus Plugin ID 60496
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
An integer overflow flaw causing a heap-based buffer overflow was found in the libxml2 XML parser. If an application linked against libxml2 processed untrusted, malformed XML content, it could cause the application to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code.(CVE-2008-4226)
A denial of service flaw was discovered in the libxml2 XML parser. If an application linked against libxml2 processed untrusted, malformed XML content, it could cause the application to enter an infinite loop.
(CVE-2008-4225)
Solution
Update the affected libxml2, libxml2-devel and / or libxml2-python packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 60496
File Name: sl_20081117_libxml2_on_SL3_x.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu
Patch Publication Date: 11/17/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-4225, CVE-2008-4226