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Fedora update for libxml2
Secunia Advisory: SA31748
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Release Date: 2008-09-10
Popularity: 827 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Fedora 8
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CVE reference:CVE-2008-3281
Description:
Fedora has issued an update for libxml2. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA31558

Solution:
Apply updated packages via the yum utility ("yum update libxml2")

Original Advisory:
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...announce/2008-September/msg00261.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...announce/2008-September/msg00347.html

Other References:
SA31558:
http://secunia.com/advisories/31558/

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