RHSA-2020:4401: Important: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 security update

Published Oct 28, 2020
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Updated

Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7 is a platform for Java applications based on the WildFly application runtime.<br>This asynchronous patch is a security update for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, 7, and 8.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> jackson-databind: FasterXML DOMDeserializer insecure entity expansion is vulnerable to XML external entity (CVE-2020-25649)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, see the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/eap7-jackson-databind<2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1.el8ea
2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1.el8ea
redhat/eap7-jackson-databind<2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1.el7ea
2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1.el7ea
redhat/eap7-jackson-databind<2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1.el6ea
2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1.el6ea

Remediation

Event History

Apr 21, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4401?

The severity of RHSA-2020:4401 is categorized as critical.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:4401?

To fix RHSA-2020:4401, update the eap7-jackson-databind package to the specified versions for your Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, 7, or 8.

3

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:4401 address?

RHSA-2020:4401 addresses security vulnerabilities in the Jackson Databind library used in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.

4

Which versions are affected by RHSA-2020:4401?

RHSA-2020:4401 affects versions prior to 2.10.4-1.redhat_00002.1 for eap7-jackson-databind on RHEL 6, 7, and 8.

5

Is a system reboot required after applying the RHSA-2020:4401 fix?

A system reboot is not typically required after applying the fix for RHSA-2020:4401, but it is recommended to verify application functionality.

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