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Debian Libxml-Parser-Perl Heap Overflow Issue DSA-6182-1 CVE-2006-10003

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Calendar Grey March 28, 2026
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Libxml-parser-perl faces an important heap overflow flaw, prompting updates for Debian users to mitigate risks.
Joris van Rantwijk discovered that libxml-parser-perl, a Perl module for parsing XML files, is prone to a heap-based buffer overflow flaw when parsing an XML file with very deep el...
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Summary

For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 2.46-4+deb12u1.

For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.47-2~deb13u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libxml-parser-perl packages.

For the detailed security status of libxml-parser-perl please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libxml-parser-perl

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



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Package: libxml-parser-perl
CVE ID: CVE-2006-10003

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