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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.841420
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-1817-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'libxml2' package(s) announced via the USN-1817-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'libxml2' package(s) announced via the USN-1817-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled memory management when
parsing certain XML files. An attacker could use this flaw to cause libxml2
to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or to possibly execute
arbitrary code.

Affected Software/OS:
'libxml2' package(s) on Ubuntu 13.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.5

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2013-1969
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/17/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/19/1
http://secunia.com/advisories/53061
SuSE Security Announcement: openSUSE-SU-2013:0729 (Google Search)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00109.html
SuSE Security Announcement: openSUSE-SU-2013:0945 (Google Search)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00081.html
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1817-1
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