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Debian LTS: DLA-2871-1 Moderate: lxml HTML Cleaner Flaw

lxml is a library for processing XML and HTML in the Python language. Prior to version 4.6.5, the HTML Cleaner in lxml.html lets certain crafted script content pass through, as well as script content in SVG files embedded using data URIs. . - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2871-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Utkarsh Gupta December 30, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : lxml Version : 3.7.1-1+deb9u5 CVE ID : CVE-2021-43818 Debian Bug : 1001885 lxml is a library for processing XML and HTML in the Python language. Prior to version 4.6.5, the HTML Cleaner in lxml.html lets certain crafted script content pass through, as well as script content in SVG files embedded using data URIs. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 3.7.1-1+deb9u5. We recommend that you upgrade your lxml packages. For the detailed security status of lxml please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/lxml 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 . Revise lxml package within the Debian LTS framework to eliminate critical vulnerabilities related to HTML Cleaner and bolster overall security.. Debian LTS Security, lxml Update, Python Library Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 30, 2021 Debian LTS