RHSA-2021:2575: Moderate: lz4 security update
The lz4 packages provide support for LZ4, a very fast, lossless compression algorithm that provides compression speeds of 400 MB/s per core and scales with multicore CPUs. It also features an extremely fast decoder that reaches speeds of multiple GB/s per core and typically reaches RAM speed limits on multicore systems.Security Fix(es): lz4: memory corruption due to an integer overflow bug caused by memmove argument (CVE-2021-3520) 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-2021:2575?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2575 is categorized as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2575?
To fix RHSA-2021:2575, update the affected lz4 packages to version 1.8.3-3.el8_4.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:2575?
The affected packages include lz4, lz4-debuginfo, lz4-devel, lz4-libs, and related debug and source packages.
Is RHSA-2021:2575 related to a specific operating system version?
Yes, RHSA-2021:2575 is related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 version 4.
What features does the lz4 package provide in RHSA-2021:2575?
The lz4 package provides support for a fast, lossless compression algorithm, enabling high-speed compression and decompression.