Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62 SP2 security update
The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards. Security Fix(es): * libxml: Heap use after free (UAF) leads to Denial of service (DoS) (CVE-2025-49794) * libxml: Type confusion leads to Denial of service (DoS) (CVE-2025-49796) * libxml2: Integer Overflow in xmlBuildQName() Leads to Stack Buffer Overflow in libxml2 (CVE-2025-6021) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62 SP2 and associated Red Hat products such as OpenShift Container Platform 4.15 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. Key vulnerabilities include CVE-2025-6021, an integer overflow in libxml2's xmlBuildQName() function leading to a stack buffer overflow; CVE-2025-7425, a heap use-after-free in libxslt; CVE-2025-48060, a stack buffer overflow in jq; and CVE-2025-48384 and CVE-2025-48385, arbitrary code execution and file write vulnerabilities in git. Additional issues include heap use-after-free and null pointer dereference in libxml2 causing denial of service. Red Hat has issued updated packages and container images to address these vulnerabilities. Users of affected products are advised to apply these updates promptly.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities can result in denial of service conditions due to heap use-after-free and null pointer dereference bugs, as well as potential arbitrary code execution through git vulnerabilities. The integer overflow in libxml2 can cause stack buffer overflow, which may be exploitable. These issues affect core components used in Red Hat middleware and container platforms, potentially impacting system stability and security if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released official security updates and patches for all affected products, including Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62 SP2, OpenShift Container Platform 4.15.57, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 packages. Users should upgrade to the fixed versions as soon as they are available via the appropriate release channels. Instructions for upgrading OpenShift clusters are provided by Red Hat. No additional mitigations are indicated beyond applying these official updates.
Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62 SP2 security update
Description
The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards. Security Fix(es): * libxml: Heap use after free (UAF) leads to Denial of service (DoS) (CVE-2025-49794) * libxml: Type confusion leads to Denial of service (DoS) (CVE-2025-49796) * libxml2: Integer Overflow in xmlBuildQName() Leads to Stack Buffer Overflow in libxml2 (CVE-2025-6021) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This advisory covers multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62 SP2 and associated Red Hat products such as OpenShift Container Platform 4.15 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. Key vulnerabilities include CVE-2025-6021, an integer overflow in libxml2's xmlBuildQName() function leading to a stack buffer overflow; CVE-2025-7425, a heap use-after-free in libxslt; CVE-2025-48060, a stack buffer overflow in jq; and CVE-2025-48384 and CVE-2025-48385, arbitrary code execution and file write vulnerabilities in git. Additional issues include heap use-after-free and null pointer dereference in libxml2 causing denial of service. Red Hat has issued updated packages and container images to address these vulnerabilities. Users of affected products are advised to apply these updates promptly.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities can result in denial of service conditions due to heap use-after-free and null pointer dereference bugs, as well as potential arbitrary code execution through git vulnerabilities. The integer overflow in libxml2 can cause stack buffer overflow, which may be exploitable. These issues affect core components used in Red Hat middleware and container platforms, potentially impacting system stability and security if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released official security updates and patches for all affected products, including Red Hat JBoss Core Services Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62 SP2, OpenShift Container Platform 4.15.57, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 packages. Users should upgrade to the fixed versions as soon as they are available via the appropriate release channels. Instructions for upgrading OpenShift clusters are provided by Red Hat. No additional mitigations are indicated beyond applying these official updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2025:19020
- Cve Count
- 5
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2025-49794","CVE-2025-49795","CVE-2025-49796","CVE-2025-59375"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a175eefe29bf47b50ede41b
Added to database: 05/27/2026, 21:15:27 UTC
Last enriched: 08/16/2026, 18:10:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 87
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