RHSA-2022:6834: Important: expat security update

Published Oct 6, 2022
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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

12 affected componentsFixes available
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

Remediation

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:08 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What does the vulnerability RHSA-2022:6834 affect?

RHSA-2022:6834 affects the Expat library, specifically impacting its XML document parsing capabilities.

4

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.

5

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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