RHSA-2021:3959: Moderate: Red Hat build of Eclipse Vert.x 4.1.5 security update

Published Nov 10, 2021
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Updated

This release of Red Hat build of Eclipse Vert.x 4.1.5 includes security updates, bug fixes, and enhancements. For more information, see the release notes listed in the References section.Security Fix(es): netty-codec: Bzip2Decoder doesn't allow setting size restrictions for decompressed data (CVE-2021-37136) netty-codec: SnappyFrameDecoder doesn't restrict chunk length and may buffer skippable chunks in an unnecessary way (CVE-2021-37137) For more details about the security issues and their impact, the CVSS score, acknowledgements, and other related information, see the CVE pages listed in the References section.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat/eclipse-vertx

Remediation

Event History

Mar 17, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·04:43 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3959?

RHSA-2021:3959 has a moderate severity classification.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:3959?

To fix RHSA-2021:3959, you should update to the latest version of Red Hat build of Eclipse Vert.x.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:3959?

RHSA-2021:3959 addresses security issues related to netty-codec, specifically the Bzip2Decoder's size restrictions.

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2021:3959?

RHSA-2021:3959 affects the Red Hat build of Eclipse Vert.x 4.1.5.

5

Is there a workaround for vulnerabilities in RHSA-2021:3959?

There are no recommended workarounds for the vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2021:3959; the preferred solution is updating the software.

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