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Fedora update for libxml2
Secunia Advisory: SA32175
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Release Date: 2008-10-06
Popularity: 543 views

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

OS:Fedora 8
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CVE reference:CVE-2008-4422
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:
SA32130

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

Original Advisory:
FEDORA-2008-8582:
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...e-announce/2008-October/msg00130.html

FEDORA-2008-8575:
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...e-announce/2008-October/msg00125.html

Other References:
SA32130:
http://secunia.com/advisories/32130/

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