RHSA-2023:0338: Moderate: libxml2 security update
The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.Security Fix(es): libxml2: integer overflows with XMLPARSEHUGE (CVE-2022-40303) libxml2: dict corruption caused by entity reference cycles (CVE-2022-40304) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0338?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0338 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0338?
To fix RHSA-2023:0338, you should update to libxml2 version 2.9.13-3.el9_1 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2023:0338?
RHSA-2023:0338 addresses CVE-2022-40303 and CVE-2022-40304 related to integer overflows and dict corruption.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0338?
Affected packages include libxml2, libxml2-debuginfo, libxml2-devel, and python3-libxml2 among others.
What does RHSA-2023:0338 impact?
RHSA-2023:0338 impacts the libxml2 library which is used for parsing XML documents.