RHSA-2022:1537: Important: gzip security update
The gzip packages contain the gzip (GNU zip) data compression utility. gzip is used to compress regular files. It replaces them with files containing the .gz extension, while retaining ownership modes, access, and modification times.Security Fix(es): gzip: arbitrary-file-write vulnerability (CVE-2022-1271) 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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What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1537?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1537 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1537?
To fix RHSA-2022:1537, update the gzip package to version 1.9-13.el8_5 or later.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2022:1537?
The affected packages include gzip, gzip-debuginfo, and gzip-debugsource versions prior to 1.9-13.el8_5.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:1537 address?
RHSA-2022:1537 addresses arbitrary file overwrite vulnerabilities in the gzip utility.
Which systems are impacted by RHSA-2022:1537?
Systems utilizing the gzip package prior to version 1.9-13.el8_5 are impacted by RHSA-2022:1537.