[ GLSA 202107-05 ] libxml2

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202107-05)
Severity: low
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2021-07-06
Bug(s): #749849, #790002
ID: 202107-05

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: < 2.9.11
Unaffected: >= 2.9.11
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

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


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to process a specially crafted XML
document using an application linked against libxml2, possibly resulting
in a Denial of Service condition or obtaining sensitive information.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libxml2 users should upgrade to the latest version: