RHSA-2024:11200: Moderate: expat security update
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> libexpat: expat: DoS via XMLResumeParser (CVE-2024-50602)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:11200?
The severity of RHSA-2024:11200 is classified as moderate due to a potential denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:11200?
To fix RHSA-2024:11200, update the expat package to version 2.5.0-2.el9_4.2 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:11200?
RHSA-2024:11200 affects several versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including those for Power LE, IBM z Systems, and x86_64.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2024:11200?
RHSA-2024:11200 addresses a denial of service vulnerability in the libexpat library through CVE-2024-50602.
Is a system restart required after applying the RHSA-2024:11200 update?
A system restart is not required for the update associated with RHSA-2024:11200 to take effect.