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- RHSA-2022:5052
RHSA-2022:5052: Important: xz security update
First published: Wed Jun 15 2022(Updated: )
XZ Utils is an integrated collection of user-space file compression utilities based on the Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain algorithm (LZMA), which performs lossless data compression. The algorithm provides a high compression ratio while keeping the decompression time short.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> gzip: arbitrary-file-write vulnerability (CVE-2022-1271)</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/xz | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-compat-libs | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-compat-libs | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-debuginfo | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-debuginfo | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-devel | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-devel | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-libs | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-libs | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-lzma-compat | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-lzma-compat | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-compat-libs | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-debuginfo | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-devel | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-libs | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
| redhat/xz-lzma-compat | <5.2.2-2.el7_9 | 5.2.2-2.el7_9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:5052?
The severity of RHSA-2022:5052 is categorized as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:5052?
To fix RHSA-2022:5052, upgrade the affected xz packages to version 5.2.2-2.el7_9.
What does RHSA-2022:5052 address?
RHSA-2022:5052 addresses a security vulnerability in the XZ Utils related to user-space file compression.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:5052?
RHSA-2022:5052 affects several packages including xz, xz-devel, and xz-libs among others.
Should I immediately apply the fix for RHSA-2022:5052?
Yes, it is recommended to apply the fix for RHSA-2022:5052 as soon as possible to mitigate potential security risks.
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