RHSA-2021:0162: Important: xstream security update

Published Jan 18, 2021
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Updated

XStream is a Java XML serialization library to serialize objects to and deserialize object from XML.Security Fix(es): XStream: remote code execution due to insecure XML deserialization when relying on blocklists (CVE-2020-26217) 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

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/xstream<1.3.1-12.el7_9
1.3.1-12.el7_9
redhat/xstream<1.3.1-12.el7_9
1.3.1-12.el7_9
redhat/xstream-javadoc<1.3.1-12.el7_9
1.3.1-12.el7_9

Remediation

Event History

Feb 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:18 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0162?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0162 is classified as important due to the risk of remote code execution.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0162?

To fix RHSA-2021:0162, update the xstream package to version 1.3.1-12.el7_9 or later.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2021:0162 address?

RHSA-2021:0162 addresses a remote code execution vulnerability related to insecure XML deserialization (CVE-2020-26217).

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2021:0162?

RHSA-2021:0162 affects xstream and xstream-javadoc packages up to version 1.3.1-12.el7_9.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:0162?

There are no recommended workarounds for RHSA-2021:0162; updating to the fixed version is necessary.

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