REDHAT-BUG-2234987: Low severity tukaani xz vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2023
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Updated

An issue discovered in XZ 5.2.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via decompression of crafted file.

References:

https://tukaani.org/xz/ https://github.com/snappyJack/CVE-request-XZ-5.2.5-has-denial-of-service-vulnerability

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tukaani XZ

Event History

Aug 25, 2023
Data Sourced
08:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2234987?

REDHAT-BUG-2234987 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability in XZ 5.2.5.

2

How does REDHAT-BUG-2234987 affect users?

Users of XZ 5.2.5 can experience denial of service when attempting to decompress crafted files.

3

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2234987?

To address REDHAT-BUG-2234987, users should update to a patched version of the XZ software as soon as it is available.

4

What software versions are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2234987?

REDHAT-BUG-2234987 specifically affects the XZ version 5.2.5.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2234987 until a fix is available?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2234987; users should avoid processing untrusted files.

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