RHSA-2022:1068: Important: expat security update
First published: Mon Mar 28 2022(Updated: )
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> expat: Malformed 2- and 3-byte UTF-8 sequences can lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2022-25235)</li> <li> expat: Namespace-separator characters in "xmlns[:prefix]" attribute values can lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2022-25236)</li> <li> expat: Integer overflow in storeRawNames() (CVE-2022-25315)</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/expat | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 | 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1068?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1068 is critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1068?
You can fix RHSA-2022:1068 by updating the expat package to version 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1 or higher.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:1068?
RHSA-2022:1068 addresses vulnerabilities related to malformed UTF-8 sequences and namespace-separator characters that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which package versions are affected by RHSA-2022:1068?
Affected package versions for RHSA-2022:1068 include expat versions prior to 2.2.5-3.el8_1.1.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:1068?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2022:1068; the recommended action is to apply the update.
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