Description
Use-after-free in the XML-LibXML module through 2.0129 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the arguments to a replaceChild call.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0128+dfsg-5 | — |
| Debian 13 | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0128+dfsg-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0128+dfsg-5 | — |
| Debian 9 | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0128+dfsg-1+deb9u1 | DSA-4042-1 |
| Debian 8 | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0116+dfsg-1+deb8u2 | DSA-4042-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0001+dfsg-1+deb7u2 | DLA-1171-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0123+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-3494-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | libxml-libxml-perl | 2.0108+dfsg-1ubuntu0.2 | USN-3494-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | perl-XML-LibXML | 2.0019-6.3.5 | SUSE-SU-2018:0123-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | perl-XML-LibXML | 2.0019-6.3.5 | SUSE-SU-2018:0123-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | perl-XML-LibXML | 1.66-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0170-1 |
| SLES 11 SP3 | perl-XML-LibXML | 1.66-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0170-1 |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | perl-XML-LibXML | 2.0019-6.3.5 | SUSE-SU-2018:0123-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | perl-XML-LibXML | 2.0019-6.3.5 | SUSE-SU-2018:0123-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | perl-XML-LibXML | 1.66-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0170-1 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Sale 11 SP3 | perl-XML-LibXML | 1.66-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0170-1 |
Advisories 6
- DSA-4042-1 libxml-libxml-perl - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1171-1 libxml-libxml-perl - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- USN-3494-1 libxml-libxml-perl vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0170-1 Security update for perl-XML-LibXML SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0123-1 Security update for perl-XML-LibXML SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-0268 Perl: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Ausführen von beliebigem Programmcode mit Administratorrechten BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Feb 4, 2025