Advisory Published

RHSA-2021:3743: Important: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.5.1 Security Update

First published: Wed Oct 06 2021(Updated: )

Red Hat JBoss Web Server is a fully integrated and certified set of components for hosting Java web applications. It is comprised of the Apache Tomcat Servlet container, JBoss HTTP Connector (mod_cluster), the PicketLink Vault extension for Apache Tomcat, and the Tomcat Native library.<br>This release of Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.5.1 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.5.0, and includes bug fixes, enhancements and component upgrades, which are documented in the Release Notes, linked to in the References.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> tomcat: Apache Tomcat DoS with unexpected TLS packet (CVE-2021-41079)</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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat JBoss Web Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3743?

    The severity of RHSA-2021:3743 is classified as important.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2021:3743?

    To fix RHSA-2021:3743, it is recommended to apply the latest updates provided by Red Hat for the affected components.

  • What components are affected by RHSA-2021:3743?

    RHSA-2021:3743 affects the Red Hat JBoss Web Server which includes Apache Tomcat and related extensions.

  • Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:3743?

    No specific workaround is mentioned for RHSA-2021:3743, and it is advised to apply the security update.

  • How can I check if my system is vulnerable to RHSA-2021:3743?

    You can check if your system is vulnerable to RHSA-2021:3743 by reviewing the installed versions of the affected components against the fixed versions listed in the advisory.

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