Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2025.7302.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7302-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'libxml2' package(s) announced via the USN-7302-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'libxml2' package(s) announced via the USN-7302-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain memory operations. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-49043) It was discovered that the libxml2 xmllint tool incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into running xmllint on a specially crafted xml file, a remote attacker could cause xmllint to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-34459) It was discovered that libxml2 did not properly manage memory. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-56171) It was discovered that libxml2 could be made to write out of bounds. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-24928) It was discovered that libxml2 could be made to dereference invalid memory. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2025-27113) Affected Software/OS: 'libxml2' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 24.10. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-49043 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-34459 https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/INKSSLW5VMZIXHRPZBAW4TJUX5SQKARG/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VRDJCNQP32LV56KESUQ5SNZKAJWSZZRI/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5HVUXKYTBWT3G5DEEQX62STJQBY367NL/ https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/issues/720 https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/releases/v2.11.8 https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/releases/v2.12.7 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-56171 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-24928 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-27113
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