RHSA-2022:4940: Important: xz security update
XZ Utils is an integrated collection of user-space file compression utilities based on the Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain algorithm (LZMA), which performs lossless data compression. The algorithm provides a high compression ratio while keeping the decompression time short.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-2022:4940?
The severity level of RHSA-2022:4940 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4940?
To fix RHSA-2022:4940, update the affected packages to version 5.2.5-8.el9_0 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:4940?
Affected packages by RHSA-2022:4940 include xz, xz-debuginfo, xz-devel, xz-libs, and xz-lzma-compat.
Is any action required if I am using the fixed version for RHSA-2022:4940?
If you are using the fixed version 5.2.5-8.el9_0 or later of the affected packages, no further action is needed.
Where can I find details about the vulnerability RHSA-2022:4940?
Details about the vulnerability RHSA-2022:4940 can be found in the official Red Hat advisory.