RHSA-2009:1122: Moderate: icu security update
The International Components for Unicode (ICU) library provides robust andfull-featured Unicode services.A flaw was found in the way ICU processed certain, invalid byte sequencesduring Unicode conversion. If an application used ICU to decode malformed,multibyte character data, it may have been possible to bypass certaincontent protection mechanisms, or display information in a mannermisleading to the user. (CVE-2009-0153)All users of icu should upgrade to these updated packages, which containbackported patches to resolve this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1122?
The severity of RHSA-2009:1122 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:1122?
To fix RHSA-2009:1122, update to the latest version of the ICU library that includes the security patch for the vulnerability.
What applications are affected by RHSA-2009:1122?
Applications that use the International Components for Unicode (ICU) library for Unicode conversion may be affected by RHSA-2009:1122.
What type of vulnerability is identified in RHSA-2009:1122?
RHSA-2009:1122 identifies a flaw in the processing of invalid byte sequences during Unicode conversion in the ICU library.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2009:1122?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2009:1122; the recommended action is to apply the security update as soon as possible.