CVE-2025-32414

Published Apr 8, 2025
·
Updated

In libxml2 before 2.13.8 and 2.14.x before 2.14.2, out-of-bounds memory access can occur in the Python API (Python bindings) because of an incorrect return value. This occurs in xmlPythonFileRead and xmlPythonFileReadRaw because of a difference between bytes and characters.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome libxml2<2.13.8, >2.14.0<=2.14.2
Xmlsoft Libxml2<2.13.8
Xmlsoft Libxml2>=2.14.0<2.14.2
debian/libxml2<=2.9.10+dfsg-6.7+deb11u4, <=2.9.14+dfsg-1.3~deb12u1, <=2.12.7+dfsg+really2.9.14-0.4
2.9.10+dfsg-6.7+deb11u7
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.4.0
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.4.1 2.3.4.1 ifix1
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.5.0
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.6.0
IBM OS Image for Red Hat Linux Systems<=4.0.4.0 4.0.5.0 4.0.6.0 4.0.7.0
IBM OS Image for Red Hat Linux Systems<=5.0.0.0 5.0.1.0
Microsoft cbl2 libxml2 2.10.4-7
Microsoft azl3 libxml2 2.11.5-5

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32414?

CVE-2025-32414 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds memory access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32414?

To resolve CVE-2025-32414, upgrade libxml2 to version 2.13.8 or version 2.14.2 or later.

3

What versions of libxml2 are affected by CVE-2025-32414?

CVE-2025-32414 affects libxml2 versions prior to 2.13.8 and those in the 2.14.x series up to 2.14.1.

4

What components of libxml2 are impacted by CVE-2025-32414?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-32414 specifically impacts the Python API, particularly the xmlPythonFileRead and xmlPythonFileReadRaw functions.

5

Is CVE-2025-32414 exploitable in production environments?

Yes, CVE-2025-32414 could be exploited in production environments, potentially leading to application crashes or unexpected behavior.

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