vulnerability
Oracle Linux: CVE-2021-3541: ELSA-2021-2569: libxml2 security update (MODERATE)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) | May 13, 2021 | Jul 3, 2021 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
May 13, 2021
Added
Jul 3, 2021
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in libxml2. Exponential entity expansion attack its possible bypassing all existing protection mechanisms and leading to denial of service.
Solutions
oracle-linux-upgrade-libxml2oracle-linux-upgrade-libxml2-develoracle-linux-upgrade-python3-libxml2
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