RHSA-2022:4991: 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-2022:4991?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4991 is classified as low.
What is the main issue addressed by RHSA-2022:4991?
RHSA-2022:4991 addresses a security vulnerability in XZ Utils related to potential data corruption.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4991?
To fix RHSA-2022:4991, upgrade to version 5.2.4-4.el8_6 for the affected XZ packages.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:4991?
Affected packages by RHSA-2022:4991 include xz, xz-debuginfo, xz-debugsource, xz-devel, and xz-libs among others.
Is there a specific version to update for RHSA-2022:4991?
Yes, you should update to version 5.2.4-4.el8_6 to mitigate the risk associated with RHSA-2022:4991.