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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3119-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
September 25, 2022                            https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : expat
Version        : 2.2.6-2+deb10u5
CVE ID         : CVE-2022-40674


Rhodri James discovered a heap use-after-free vulnerability in the 
doContent function in Expat, an XML parsing C library, which could result 
in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code, if a 
malformed XML file is processed.


For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version 
2.2.6-2+deb10u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your expat packages.

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

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

Debian LTS: DLA-3119-1: expat security update

September 25, 2022
Rhodri James discovered a heap use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function in Expat, an XML parsing C library, which could result in denial of service or potentially the...

Summary

Rhodri James discovered a heap use-after-free vulnerability in the
doContent function in Expat, an XML parsing C library, which could result
in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code, if a
malformed XML file is processed.


For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
2.2.6-2+deb10u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your expat packages.

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

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



Severity
Package : expat
Version : 2.2.6-2+deb10u5
CVE ID : CVE-2022-40674

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