Summary
The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.
Security Fix(es):
* libxml2: Stack Buffer Overflow in xmllint Interactive Shell Command Handling (CVE-2025-6170)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Fixed packages 3
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 8 | libxml2 | 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6 |
| AlmaLinux · 8 | libxml2-devel | 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6 |
| AlmaLinux · 8 | python3-libxml2 | 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Low 2.5
Libxml2: stack buffer overflow in xmllint interactive shell command handling
A flaw was found in the interactive shell of the xmllint command-line tool, used for parsing XML files. When a user inputs an overly long command, the program does not check the input size properly, which can cause it to crash. This issue might allow attacker…