RHSA-2022:7340: Moderate: php-pear security update

Published Nov 2, 2022
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Updated

The php-pear package contains the PHP Extension and Application Repository (PEAR), a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components.Security Fix(es): ArchiveTar: allows an unserialization attack because phar: is blocked but PHAR: is not blocked (CVE-2020-28948) ArchiveTar: improper filename sanitization leads to file overwrites (CVE-2020-28949) ArchiveTar: directory traversal due to inadequate checking of symbolic links (CVE-2020-36193) 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

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/php-pear<1.9.4-23.el7_9
1.9.4-23.el7_9
redhat/php-pear<1.9.4-23.el7_9
1.9.4-23.el7_9

Remediation

Event History

Jan 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·03:23 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7340?

RHSA-2022:7340 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unserialization attacks.

2

What software is affected by RHSA-2022:7340?

The vulnerability affects the php-pear package in versions prior to 1.9.4-23.el7_9.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2022:7340?

To fix RHSA-2022:7340, you should update the php-pear package to version 1.9.4-23.el7_9 or later.

4

What type of attack does RHSA-2022:7340 allow?

RHSA-2022:7340 allows for an unserialization attack due to the improper handling of PHAR files.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:7340?

There are currently no known workarounds for RHSA-2022:7340, so updating the package is the recommended approach.

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