CVE-2025-49795
Libxml: null pointer dereference leads to denial of service (dos)
Description
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was found in libxml2 when processing XPath XML expressions. This flaw allows an attacker to craft a malicious XML input to libxml2, leading to a denial of service.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat
GNOME
oss-project·USaka gnome project, glib
Almalinux OS Foundation
oss-projectaka almalinux
and 5 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10630
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19020
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7519
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