========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6658-2 March 11, 2024
libxml2 vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) Summary: libxml2 could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - libxml2: GNOME XML library Details: 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. Original advisory 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 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): libxml2 2.9.4+dfsg1-6.1ubuntu1.9+esm1 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): libxml2 2.9.3+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.7+esm6 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): libxml2 2.9.1+dfsg1-3ubuntu4.13+esm6 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6658-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6658-1 CVE-2024-25062
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