RHSA-2021:0494: Moderate: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.4.1 Security Update
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 5.4.1 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.4.0, and includes bug fixes, enhancements and component upgrades, which are documented in the Release Notes, linked to in the References.Security Fix(es): tomcat: Apache Tomcat HTTP/2 Request mix-up (CVE-2020-13943) tomcat: HTTP/2 request header mix-up (CVE-2020-17527) tomcat: Information disclosure when using NTFS file system (CVE-2021-24122) openssl: EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference (CVE-2020-1971) 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-2021:0494?
RHSA-2021:0494 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential risks but not critical urgency.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0494?
To fix RHSA-2021:0494, update the affected packages to the versions specified in the advisory.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0494?
RHSA-2021:0494 affects multiple packages including jws5-tomcat, jws5-tomcat-native, jws5-tomcat-admin-webapps, and several others.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:0494?
There are no known workarounds for RHSA-2021:0494, so applying the recommended updates is essential.
What version should I update to for RHSA-2021:0494?
You should update to the specified versions, such as jws5-tomcat 9.0.36-9.redhat_8.1.el8 or equivalent, as detailed in the advisory.