libxml2 could be made to crash or run arbitrary code if it opened a specially crafted file.
USN-3513-1 fixed a vulnerability in libxml2. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
13 December 2017
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
libxml2 could be made to crash or run arbitrary code if it opened a specially crafted file.
USN-3513-1 fixed a vulnerability in libxml2. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that libxml2 incorrecty handled certain files. An attacker could use this issue with specially constructed XML data to cause libxml2 to consume resources, leading to a denial of service.
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
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