RHSA-2022:5244: Moderate: expat security update
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.Security Fix(es): expat: stack exhaustion in doctype parsing (CVE-2022-25313) expat: integer overflow in copyString() (CVE-2022-25314) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:5244?
The severity of RHSA-2022:5244 is classified as moderate.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2022:5244?
RHSA-2022:5244 addresses stack exhaustion in doctype parsing (CVE-2022-25313) and integer overflow in copyString() (CVE-2022-25314).
How do I fix RHSA-2022:5244?
To fix RHSA-2022:5244, update the expat package to version 2.2.10-12.el9_0.2 or newer.
Which versions of expat are affected by RHSA-2022:5244?
RHSA-2022:5244 affects expat versions prior to 2.2.10-12.el9_0.2.
What is the impact of RHSA-2022:5244?
The impact of RHSA-2022:5244 includes potential denial-of-service attacks due to stack exhaustion and security breaches from integer overflows.