Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6658.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6658-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'libxml2' package(s) announced via the USN-6658-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'libxml2' package(s) announced via the USN-6658-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-6658-1 fixed a vulnerability in libxml2. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that libxml2 incorrectly handled certain XML documents. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libxml2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Affected Software/OS: 'libxml2' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-25062 https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/tags
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