RHSA-2021:4863: Important: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.6.0 Security release

Published Nov 30, 2021
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Updated

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 5.6.0 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.5.0. This release includes bug fixes, enhancements and component upgrades, which are documented in the Release Notes, linked to in the References.Security Fix(es): tomcat: OutOfMemoryError caused by HTTP upgrade connection leak could lead to DoS (CVE-2021-42340) tomcat: HTTP request smuggling when used with a reverse proxy (CVE-2021-33037) tomcat: JNDI realm authentication weakness (CVE-2021-30640) 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat JBoss Web Server

Remediation

Event History

Nov 30, 2021
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4863?

The severity of RHSA-2021:4863 is categorized as important due to potential security vulnerabilities affecting Red Hat JBoss Web Server.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:4863?

To fix RHSA-2021:4863, you should apply the latest updates available for Red Hat JBoss Web Server as recommended in the advisory.

3

What components are affected by RHSA-2021:4863?

RHSA-2021:4863 affects the Apache Tomcat Servlet container and its associated components within Red Hat JBoss Web Server.

4

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:4863?

There are no specific workarounds for RHSA-2021:4863; updating to the patched version is the recommended approach.

5

When was RHSA-2021:4863 released?

RHSA-2021:4863 was released on December 14, 2021.

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