RHSA-2021:1429: Low: OpenShift Container Platform 4.6.27 security and extras update
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computingKubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or privatecloud deployments.Security Fix(es): jackson-databind: FasterXML DOMDeserializer insecure entity expansion is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) (CVE-2020-25649) 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.This advisory contains the RPM packages for Red Hat OpenShift ContainerPlatform 4.6.27. See the following advisory for the container images forthis release:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2021:1427 All OpenShift Container Platform 4.6 users are advised to upgrade to theseupdated packages and images when they are available in the appropriaterelease channel. To check for available updates, use the OpenShift Consoleor the CLI oc command. Instructions for upgrading a cluster are availableathttps://docs.openshift.com/container-platform/4.6/updating/updating-cluster-between-minor.html#understanding-upgrade-channelsupdating-cluster-between-minor
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What is the severity of RHSA-2021:1429?
The severity of RHSA-2021:1429 is categorized as moderate due to the potential impact of insecure entity expansion.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:1429?
To fix RHSA-2021:1429, update the jackson-databind package to a version that contains the security fix.
What does RHSA-2021:1429 address?
RHSA-2021:1429 addresses a vulnerability in jackson-databind related to insecure entity expansion.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2021:1429?
RHSA-2021:1429 affects systems running Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform that rely on the jackson-databind library.
Is RHSA-2021:1429 related to any specific software?
Yes, RHSA-2021:1429 is specifically related to the jackson-databind library used in Red Hat's OpenShift Container Platform.