RHSA-2024:0421: Moderate: expat security update
First published: Wed Jan 24 2024(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 XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate (CVE-2022-43680)</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/expat | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 |
| redhat/expat | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa |
| redhat/expat-debuginfo | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa |
| redhat/expat-debugsource | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa |
| redhat/expat-devel | <2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa | 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4.aa |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:0421?
RHSA-2024:0421 has been classified with a moderate severity level.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:0421?
To address RHSA-2024:0421, update the expat package to version 2.2.5-8.el8_6.4 or higher.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2024:0421?
RHSA-2024:0421 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the expat library caused by overeager destruction of a shared DTD.
Which software does RHSA-2024:0421 affect?
RHSA-2024:0421 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux including Power, ARM 64, and IBM z Systems.
Is a restart required after applying RHSA-2024:0421?
No, a restart is not required after applying the fixes for RHSA-2024:0421.
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