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- RHSA-2023:0103
RHSA-2023:0103: Moderate: expat security update
First published: Thu Jan 12 2023(Updated: )
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> expat: use-after free caused by overeager destruction of a shared DTD in</li> XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate (CVE-2022-43680)<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS<br>score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s)<br>listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa | 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0103?
RHSA-2023:0103 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0103?
To fix RHSA-2023:0103, update the expat package to version 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1 or later.
What does the vulnerability RHSA-2023:0103 affect?
RHSA-2023:0103 affects the expat C library, specifically versions below 2.2.5-10.el8_7.1.
What are the implications of the RHSA-2023:0103 vulnerability?
The implications of RHSA-2023:0103 include potential exploitation through a use-after-free condition leading to memory corruption.
Is there a specific package I need to update for RHSA-2023:0103?
Yes, you need to update the expat package along with its related packages like expat-debuginfo, expat-devel, and expat-debugsource.
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