RHSA-2022:6921: Important: expat security update
First published: Wed Oct 12 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 | <2.0.1-15.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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6921?
RHSA-2022:6921 has been classified with an important severity level.
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.
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.
Which versions of Expat are affected by RHSA-2022:6921?
The affected versions of Expat include those before 2.0.1-15.el6_10.
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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