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Debian: DSA-4265-1 Critical: Apache XML Security Denial Of Service

It was discovered that the Apache XML Security for C++ library performed insufficient validation of KeyInfo hints, which could result in denial of service via NULL pointer dereferences when processing malformed XML data. . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4265-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff August 05, 2018 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xml-security-c CVE ID : not yet available It was discovered that the Apache XML Security for C++ library performed insufficient validation of KeyInfo hints, which could result in denial of service via NULL pointer dereferences when processing malformed XML data. For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in version 1.7.3-4+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your xml-security-c packages. For the detailed security status of xml-security-c please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xml-security-c 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/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The C++ library for Apache XML Security has received updates to fix vulnerabilities related to denial of service attacks. Ensure your system is updated promptly.. Debian, XML Security, Denial Of Service, Apache Library. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 05, 2018 •Critical Debian