Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for libxml2
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-49043 CVE-2024-56171 CVE-2025-24928 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component libxml2 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU103502
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49043
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the xmlXIncludeAddNode() function in xinclude.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted XML input to the application, trigger a use-after-free error and crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4
libxml2 (Red Hat package): before 2.9.13-9.el9_4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:libxml2_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2678
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU104099
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56171
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the xmlSchemaIDCFillNodeTables() and xmlSchemaBubbleIDCNodeTables() functions in xmlschemas.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted XML document to the application, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4
libxml2 (Red Hat package): before 2.9.13-9.el9_4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:libxml2_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2678
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU104098
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24928
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the xmlSnprintfElements() function in valid.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4
libxml2 (Red Hat package): before 2.9.13-9.el9_4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:libxml2_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2678
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
