RHSA-2022:4834: Moderate: expat security update
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.Security Fix(es): expat: Integer overflow in function XMLGetBuffer (CVE-2022-23852) 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/expatto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3 - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3 - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3 - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3 - Upgrade
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redhat/expatto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3.aa - Compensating control
After installing the updated expat packages for CVE-2022-23852, restart all applications using the Expat library so the update takes effect.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:4834?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4834 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4834?
To fix RHSA-2022:4834, update the Expat package to version 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3 or later.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:4834?
RHSA-2022:4834 addresses an integer overflow vulnerability in the XML_GetBuffer function, identified as CVE-2022-23852.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2022:4834?
The affected packages include Expat, Expat-devel, Expat-debuginfo, and Expat-debugsource.
Is there a specific version required for the fix in RHSA-2022:4834?
Yes, the fixed version requires upgrading to 2.2.5-4.el8_4.3 for the affected Expat packages.