RHSA-2022:1070: Important: expat security update
Expat is a C library for parsing XML documents.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> expat: Malformed 2- and 3-byte UTF-8 sequences can lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2022-25235)</li> <li> expat: Namespace-separator characters in "xmlns[:prefix]" attribute values can lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2022-25236)</li> <li> expat: Integer overflow in storeRawNames() (CVE-2022-25315)</li> 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-2022:1070?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1070 is critical due to potential arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1070?
To fix RHSA-2022:1070, update the expat package to version 2.2.5-3.el8_2.2 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:1070?
RHSA-2022:1070 addresses vulnerabilities related to malformed UTF-8 sequences and namespace-separator characters leading to arbitrary code execution.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2022:1070?
The affected software by RHSA-2022:1070 includes the expat, expat-devel, expat-debuginfo, and expat-debugsource packages.
Is there a need for immediate action regarding RHSA-2022:1070?
Yes, immediate action is recommended for RHSA-2022:1070 to mitigate the risks of potential exploitation.