RHSA-2022:1665: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1665?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1665 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1665?
To fix RHSA-2022:1665, you should update the gzip package to version 1.9-10.el8_2 or later.
What does the RHSA-2022:1665 vulnerability affect?
The RHSA-2022:1665 vulnerability affects the gzip data compression utility used in various Red Hat packages.
Is RHSA-2022:1665 associated with arbitrary file access?
Yes, the RHSA-2022:1665 vulnerability involves arbitrary-file access due to flaws in the gzip package.
What systems are impacted by RHSA-2022:1665?
RHSA-2022:1665 impacts systems running specific versions of the gzip package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.