[ GLSA 201311-06 ] libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201311-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: November 10, 2013
Bug(s): #434344, #444836, #458430, #458740, #466238, #476438
ID: 201311-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2, allowing
remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause Denial of Service.


Background

libxml2 is the XML C parser and toolkit developed for the Gnome project.

Affected Packages

Package: dev-libs/libxml2
Vulnerable: < 2.9.1-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.9.1-r1
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 open a specially crafted
document with an application linked against libxml2, possibly resulting
in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a
Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libxml2 users should upgrade to the latest version: