RHSA-2020:5173: Moderate: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.4 security release
Red Hat JBoss Web Server is a fully integrated and certified set of components for hosting Java web applications. It is comprised of the Apache Tomcat Servlet container, JBoss HTTP Connector (modcluster), the PicketLink Vault extension for Apache Tomcat, and the Tomcat Native library.This release of Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.4 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.3, and includes bug fixes, enhancements, and component upgrades, which are documented in the Release Notes, linked to in the References.Security Fix(es): tomcat: specially crafted sequence of HTTP/2 requests can lead to DoS (CVE-2020-11996) 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-2020:5173?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5173 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5173?
To fix RHSA-2020:5173, you should update to the latest version of Red Hat JBoss Web Server as specified in the advisory.
Which versions of Red Hat JBoss Web Server are affected by RHSA-2020:5173?
RHSA-2020:5173 affects specific versions of Red Hat JBoss Web Server; refer to the Red Hat advisory for the detailed list.
What components are included in Red Hat JBoss Web Server related to RHSA-2020:5173?
Red Hat JBoss Web Server includes Apache Tomcat, JBoss HTTP Connector, PicketLink Vault extension, and Tomcat Native library.
When was RHSA-2020:5173 released?
RHSA-2020:5173 was released in December 2020.