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- RHSA-2023:0943
RHSA-2023:0943: Important: zlib security update
First published: Tue Feb 28 2023(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 flaw found in zlib when compressing (not decompressing) certain inputs (CVE-2018-25032)</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 | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/minizip | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/minizip | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/minizip-devel | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/minizip-devel | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/minizip | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/minizip-devel | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-debuginfo | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-devel | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/zlib-static | <1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 | 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0943?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0943 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0943?
To resolve RHSA-2023:0943, update the affected zlib packages to version 1.2.7-18.el7_7.1 or later.
What software is affected by RHSA-2023:0943?
The affected software includes zlib, minizip, and their development equivalents.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2023:0943 address?
RHSA-2023:0943 addresses a flaw in zlib when compressing specific inputs, identified as CVE-2018-25032.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:0943?
There is no workaround for RHSA-2023:0943; the only resolution is to apply the update.
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