RHSA-2022:6831: Important: expat security update
First published: Thu Oct 06 2022(Updated: )
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> expat: a use-after-free in the doContent function in xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674)</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 | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa | 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6831?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6831 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6831?
To fix RHSA-2022:6831, update the expat package to version 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 or later.
What does the vulnerability in RHSA-2022:6831 affect?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2022:6831 affects the Expat C library used for parsing XML documents.
What is CVE-2022-40674 related to RHSA-2022:6831?
CVE-2022-40674 identifies a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function within the xmlparse.c file.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:6831?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2022:6831; updating the affected packages is recommended.
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