CVE-2013-1969: Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in libxml2 2.9.0 and possibly other versions might allow context-de...

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CVE-2013-1969 is a memory safety flaw in libxml2, a library used to parse XML and HTML. A vulnerable parser could crash when handling crafted input, and the CVE notes possible arbitrary code execution depending on context. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or complete affected-version data. Exposure is most likely where applications or operating-system packages use libxml2 to parse untrusted XML or HTML. The source bundle only names libxml2 2.9.0 and possibly other versions, so dependency and package inventory is required rather than relying on CPE data. Treat as a targeted dependency remediation item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing parsing workflows, then complete normal fleet patching through vendor packages. Mitigation focus: Inventory direct and transitive uses of libxml2 across servers, containers, and applications.; Apply libxml2 updates from the relevant OS or software vendor advisories.; Prioritize systems parsing untrusted XML or HTML from users, partners, or the internet..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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