RHSA-2022:4992: 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-2022:4992?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4992 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4992?
To fix RHSA-2022:4992, you need to update the affected packages to version 5.2.4-4.el8_2.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2022:4992?
RHSA-2022:4992 affects several packages including xz, xz-debuginfo, xz-devel, and xz-libs among others.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2022:4992?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2022:4992 relates to user-space file compression utilities which can potentially be exploited.
When was the advisory for RHSA-2022:4992 released?
The advisory for RHSA-2022:4992 was released on December 6, 2022.