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- RHSA-2009:1625
RHSA-2009:1625: Moderate: expat security update
First published: Mon Dec 07 2009(Updated: )
Expat is a C library written by James Clark for parsing XML documents.<br>Two buffer over-read flaws were found in the way Expat handled malformed<br>UTF-8 sequences when processing XML files. A specially-crafted XML file<br>could cause applications using Expat to crash while parsing the file.<br>(CVE-2009-3560, CVE-2009-3720)<br>All expat users should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain<br>backported patches to correct these issues. After installing the updated<br>packages, applications using the Expat library must be restarted for the<br>update to take effect.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/expat | <1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 | 1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 |
| redhat/expat | <1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 | 1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 | 1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 | 1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 |
| redhat/expat | <1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 | 1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 |
| redhat/expat | <1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 | 1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 | 1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 | 1.95.7-4.el4_8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1625?
The severity of RHSA-2009:1625 is categorized as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:1625?
To fix RHSA-2009:1625, update the expat package to version 1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2 or higher.
What is the impact of RHSA-2009:1625?
The impact of RHSA-2009:1625 includes potential application crashes when processing specially-crafted XML files.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2009:1625?
RHSA-2009:1625 affects specific versions of the expat and expat-devel packages including versions prior to 1.95.8-8.3.el5_4.2.
Is there a known exploit for RHSA-2009:1625?
There are no public exploits explicitly documented for RHSA-2009:1625, but it exposes systems to potential denial of service.
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