RHSA-2021:1354: Important: xstream security update

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

XStream is a Java XML serialization library to serialize objects to and deserialize object from XML.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> XStream: Unsafe deserizaliation of javax.sql.rowset.BaseRowSet (CVE-2021-21344)</li> <li> XStream: Unsafe deserizaliation of com.sun.corba.se.impl.activation.ServerTableEntry (CVE-2021-21345)</li> <li> XStream: Unsafe deserizaliation of sun.swing.SwingLazyValue (CVE-2021-21346)</li> <li> XStream: Unsafe deserizaliation of com.sun.tools.javac.processing.JavacProcessingEnvironment NameProcessIterator (CVE-2021-21347)</li> <li> XStream: Unsafe deserizaliation of com.sun.org.apache.bcel.internal.util.ClassLoader (CVE-2021-21350)</li> 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<1.3.1-13.el7_9
1.3.1-13.el7_9
redhat/xstream<1.3.1-13.el7_9
1.3.1-13.el7_9
redhat/xstream-javadoc<1.3.1-13.el7_9
1.3.1-13.el7_9

Remediation

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:16 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:1354?

RHSA-2021:1354 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to unsafe deserialization issues in XStream.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:1354?

To fix RHSA-2021:1354, you should update the XStream package to version 1.3.1-13.el7_9 or later.

3

What components are affected by RHSA-2021:1354?

RHSA-2021:1354 affects the xstream and xstream-javadoc packages on Red Hat systems.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:1354?

RHSA-2021:1354 addresses the CVE-2021-21344 vulnerability related to unsafe deserialization in XStream.

5

Is RHSA-2021:1354 applicable to all Red Hat versions?

RHSA-2021:1354 specifically applies to Red Hat systems running the affected versions of XStream, particularly on EL7.

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