RHSA-2022:7106: Moderate: zlib security update
First published: Tue Oct 25 2022(Updated: )
The zlib packages provide a general-purpose lossless data compression library that is used by many different programs.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> zlib: a heap-based buffer over-read or buffer overflow in inflate in inflate.c via a large gzip header extra field (CVE-2022-37434)</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/zlib | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-debugsource | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-debugsource | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-debugsource | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib | <1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa | 1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa | 1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/zlib-debugsource | <1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa | 1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa | 1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.11-19.el8_6 | 1.2.11-19.el8_6 |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa | 1.2.11-19.el8_6.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7106?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7106 is classified as important due to the potential impact of heap-based buffer over-read or buffer overflow in the zlib library.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7106?
To fix RHSA-2022:7106, you should update the zlib packages to version 1.2.11-19.el8_6 or newer.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:7106 address?
RHSA-2022:7106 addresses a heap-based buffer over-read or buffer overflow in the inflate function of the zlib library.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:7106?
RHSA-2022:7106 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the zlib package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
Is there a reference for more information about RHSA-2022:7106?
Yes, more information about RHSA-2022:7106 can be found in the Red Hat advisory documentation.
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