What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2683?

The severity of RHSA-2021:2683 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote command execution.

How do I fix RHSA-2021:2683?

To fix RHSA-2021:2683, update the xstream package to version 1.3.1-14.el7_9 or later.

What does RHSA-2021:2683 address?

RHSA-2021:2683 addresses a remote command execution vulnerability in the XStream library.

Which versions of xstream are affected by RHSA-2021:2683?

Version 1.3.1-14.el7_9 and earlier of the xstream package are affected by RHSA-2021:2683.

Is there a specific package impacted by RHSA-2021:2683?

Yes, the xstream package and its javadoc variant are specifically impacted by RHSA-2021:2683.

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RHSA-2021:2683

12/7/2021

8/6/2024

RHSA-2021:2683: Important: xstream security update

First published: Mon Jul 12 2021(Updated: )

XStream is a Java XML serialization library to serialize objects to and deserialize object from XML.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> XStream: remote command execution attack by manipulating the processed input stream (CVE-2021-29505)</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	Affected Version	How to fix
redhat/xstream	<1.3.1-14.el7_9	1.3.1-14.el7_9
redhat/xstream	<1.3.1-14.el7_9	1.3.1-14.el7_9
redhat/xstream-javadoc	<1.3.1-14.el7_9	1.3.1-14.el7_9

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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2683 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2683?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2683 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2683?
To fix RHSA-2021:2683, update the xstream package to version 1.3.1-14.el7_9 or later.
What does RHSA-2021:2683 address?
RHSA-2021:2683 addresses a remote command execution vulnerability in the XStream library.
Which versions of xstream are affected by RHSA-2021:2683?
Version 1.3.1-14.el7_9 and earlier of the xstream package are affected by RHSA-2021:2683.
Is there a specific package impacted by RHSA-2021:2683?
Yes, the xstream package and its javadoc variant are specifically impacted by RHSA-2021:2683.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2683?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2683 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2683?
To fix RHSA-2021:2683, update the xstream package to version 1.3.1-14.el7_9 or later.
What does RHSA-2021:2683 address?
RHSA-2021:2683 addresses a remote command execution vulnerability in the XStream library.
Which versions of xstream are affected by RHSA-2021:2683?
Version 1.3.1-14.el7_9 and earlier of the xstream package are affected by RHSA-2021:2683.
Is there a specific package impacted by RHSA-2021:2683?
Yes, the xstream package and its javadoc variant are specifically impacted by RHSA-2021:2683.