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RedHat Update for xmlsec1 RHSA-2017:2492-01
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'xmlsec1' package(s) announced via the referenced advisory.
Insight
Insight
XML Security Library is a C library based on LibXML2 and OpenSSL. The library was created with a goal to support major XML security standards 'XML Digital Signature' and 'XML Encryption'. Security Fix(es): * It was discovered xmlsec1's use of libxml2 inadvertently enabled external entity expansion (XXE) along with validation. An attacker could craft an XML file that would cause xmlsec1 to try and read local files or HTTP/FTP URLs, leading to information disclosure or denial of service. (CVE-2017-1000061)
Affected Software
Affected Software
xmlsec1 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.