[ GLSA 202010-04 ] libxml2

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202010-04)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2020-10-20
Bug(s): #710748
ID: 202010-04

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2, the worst of
which could result in a Denial of Service condition.


Background

libxml2 is the XML (eXtended Markup Language) C parser and toolkit
initially developed for the Gnome project.


Affected Packages

Package: dev-libs/libxml2
Vulnerable: < 2.9.10
Unaffected: >= 2.9.10
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libxml2. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libxml2 users should upgrade to the latest version: