What is the severity of RHSA-2022:8959?

The severity of RHSA-2022:8959 is classified as a significant concern due to the potential for arbitrary bytecode execution.

How do I fix RHSA-2022:8959?

To fix RHSA-2022:8959, upgrade the affected package to version 6.3.1-2.3.el7 or later.

What software does RHSA-2022:8959 affect?

RHSA-2022:8959 affects the Apache Commons BCEL library, specifically the rh-maven36-bcel and rh-maven36-bcel-javadoc packages.

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:8959 address?

RHSA-2022:8959 addresses vulnerabilities related to out-of-bounds access that can result in arbitrary bytecode execution.

Is RHSA-2022:8959 critical for my systems?

Yes, if you are using affected versions of the software, it is critical to apply the patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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RHSA-2022:8959

13/12/2022

27/3/2024

RHSA-2022:8959: Important: rh-maven36-bcel security update

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

The Byte Code Engineering Library (Apache Commons BCEL) is intended to give users a convenient way to analyze, create, and manipulate (binary) Java class files (those ending with .class).<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> Apache-Commons-BCEL: arbitrary bytecode produced via out-of-bounds writing (CVE-2022-42920)</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/rh-maven36-bcel	<6.3.1-2.3.el7	6.3.1-2.3.el7
redhat/rh-maven36-bcel	<6.3.1-2.3.el7	6.3.1-2.3.el7
redhat/rh-maven36-bcel-javadoc	<6.3.1-2.3.el7	6.3.1-2.3.el7

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Reference Links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8959 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:8959?
The severity of RHSA-2022:8959 is classified as a significant concern due to the potential for arbitrary bytecode execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:8959?
To fix RHSA-2022:8959, upgrade the affected package to version 6.3.1-2.3.el7 or later.
What software does RHSA-2022:8959 affect?
RHSA-2022:8959 affects the Apache Commons BCEL library, specifically the rh-maven36-bcel and rh-maven36-bcel-javadoc packages.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:8959 address?
RHSA-2022:8959 addresses vulnerabilities related to out-of-bounds access that can result in arbitrary bytecode execution.
Is RHSA-2022:8959 critical for my systems?
Yes, if you are using affected versions of the software, it is critical to apply the patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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