RHSA-2022:1309: 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-2022:1309?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1309 is classified as important, indicating a significant vulnerability that could lead to potential code execution.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:1309 address?
RHSA-2022:1309 addresses vulnerabilities that can lead to arbitrary code execution due to malformed UTF-8 sequences and improper handling of namespace-separator characters.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1309?
To fix RHSA-2022:1309, you should update the affected packages to version 2.0.1-14.el6_10 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:1309?
The affected packages in RHSA-2022:1309 include expat, expat-debuginfo, and expat-devel in specific versions.
Are there any risks if RHSA-2022:1309 is not addressed?
If RHSA-2022:1309 is not addressed, systems could be susceptible to arbitrary code execution attacks, compromising system security.