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Debian: DSA-2137-1 Critical: Libxml2 Code Execution Threat

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Calendar Grey December 26, 2010
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A recent security alert reveals a possible double release vulnerability in libxml2 that may permit unauthorized code execution. Users are urged to update their software for protection
Yang Dingning discovered a double free in libxml's Xpath processing, which might allow the execution of arbitrary code
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security advisory critical code execution Debian local threat double free libxml2

Summary

Yang Dingning discovered a double free in libxml's Xpath processing,
which might allow the execution of arbitrary code.


For the stable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed
in version 2.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny3.

For the upcoming stable distribution (squeeze) and the unstable
distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version
2.7.8.dfsg-2.

We recommend that you upgrade your libxml2 packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: http://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: libxml2

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security advisory critical code execution Debian local threat double free libxml2

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