RHSA-2022:4584: Important: zlib security update

Published May 17, 2022
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Updated

The zlib packages provide a general-purpose lossless data compression library that is used by many different programs.Security Fix(es): zlib: A flaw found in zlib when compressing (not decompressing) certain inputs (CVE-2018-25032) 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

24 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/zlib<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/minizip-compat-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/minizip-compat-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-debugsource<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-debugsource<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-devel<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-devel<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/minizip-compat-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-debugsource<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-devel<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/minizip-compat-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/zlib<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/zlib-debuginfo<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/zlib-debugsource<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/zlib-devel<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/zlib-static<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-static<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-static<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1
redhat/zlib-static<1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa
1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.aa

Remediation

Event History

May 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:4584?

The severity of RHSA-2022:4584 is categorized as moderate due to a flaw in zlib when compressing certain inputs.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:4584?

To fix RHSA-2022:4584, you should upgrade zlib and its related packages to version 1.2.11-31.el9_0.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by RHSA-2022:4584?

RHSA-2022:4584 affects various systems using the zlib package, specifically those utilizing versions prior to 1.2.11-31.el9_0.1.

4

What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:4584 address?

RHSA-2022:4584 addresses a flaw identified as CVE-2018-25032 in the zlib compression library.

5

What are the packages included in the RHSA-2022:4584 update?

The RHSA-2022:4584 update includes zlib, zlib-debuginfo, zlib-devel, and other related packages.

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