RHSA-2022:6834: 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 | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-static | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-static | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
| redhat/expat-static | <2.1.0-15.el7_9 | 2.1.0-15.el7_9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6834?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6834 has not been explicitly stated, but it is related to a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to potential exploitation.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6834?
To fix RHSA-2022:6834, update the expat, expat-debuginfo, and expat-devel packages to version 2.1.0-15.el7_9 or later.
What does the vulnerability RHSA-2022:6834 affect?
RHSA-2022:6834 affects the Expat library, specifically impacting its XML document parsing capabilities.
What is CVE-2022-40674 in relation to RHSA-2022:6834?
CVE-2022-40674 is the identifier for the specific vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2022:6834, which is a use-after-free in the doContent function.
Are there any remedial actions required for RHSA-2022:6834?
Yes, users are advised to apply the recommended updates to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability associated with RHSA-2022:6834.
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