RHSA-2021:3741: Important: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.5.1 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 5.5.1 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.5.0, 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 DoS with unexpected TLS packet (CVE-2021-41079) 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-2021:3741?
The severity of RHSA-2021:3741 is categorized as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3741?
To fix RHSA-2021:3741, update the affected packages to version 9.0.43-13.redhat_00013.1.el8 or el7 as applicable.
What components are affected by RHSA-2021:3741?
RHSA-2021:3741 affects various components including jws5-tomcat, jws5-tomcat-admin-webapps, and jws5-tomcat-lib among others.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:3741?
There is no documented workaround for RHSA-2021:3741; updating to the secure version is recommended.
When was RHSA-2021:3741 released?
RHSA-2021:3741 was released on December 15, 2021.