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Improper resource allocation In expat

Description

In libexpat 2.8.2 and 2.8.3 before 2.8.4, misinterpretation of getentropy's return code leads to insufficient entropy, which results in being vulnerable to hash flooding attacks, causing a denial of service via crafted XML content.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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