RHSA-2022:6921: Important: expat security update

Published Oct 12, 2022
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Updated

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

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/expat<2.0.1-15.el6_10
2.0.1-15.el6_10
redhat/expat<2.0.1-15.el6_10
2.0.1-15.el6_10
redhat/expat-debuginfo<2.0.1-15.el6_10
2.0.1-15.el6_10
redhat/expat-debuginfo<2.0.1-15.el6_10
2.0.1-15.el6_10
redhat/expat-devel<2.0.1-15.el6_10
2.0.1-15.el6_10
redhat/expat-devel<2.0.1-15.el6_10
2.0.1-15.el6_10

Remediation

Event History

May 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:53 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6921?

RHSA-2022:6921 has been classified with an important severity level.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6921?

To fix RHSA-2022:6921, update the exat package to version 2.0.1-15.el6_10 or later.

3

What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2022:6921?

RHSA-2022:6921 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function of xmlparse.c, identified by CVE-2022-40674.

4

Which versions of Expat are affected by RHSA-2022:6921?

The affected versions of Expat include those before 2.0.1-15.el6_10.

5

Is there a security fix for RHSA-2022:6921?

Yes, the fix for RHSA-2022:6921 is included in the updated expat packages.

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