RHSA-2022:6838: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6838?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6838 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6838?
You can fix RHSA-2022:6838 by updating the expat package to version 2.2.10-12.el9_0.3 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:6838 address?
RHSA-2022:6838 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function in xmlparse.c, identified as CVE-2022-40674.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:6838?
RHSA-2022:6838 affects various packages including expat, expat-debuginfo, expat-devel, and expat-debugsource.
Is RHSA-2022:6838 applicable to all systems?
RHSA-2022:6838 is specific to systems running the Red Hat Enterprise Linux version that includes the affected expat packages.