RHSA-2022:6831: Important: expat security update
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.Security Fix(es): expat: a use-after-free in the doContent function in xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674) 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_4.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/expatto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/expat-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5-4.el8_4.4.aa - Upgrade
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expatto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch CVE-2022-40674 - Operational
After installing the updated expat packages that address CVE-2022-40674, restart any applications using the Expat library for the update to take effect.
Event History
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.