RHSA-2022:4993: 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-2022:4993?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4993 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4993?
To fix RHSA-2022:4993, upgrade the affected xz packages to version 5.2.4-4.el8_4 or later.
What software is affected by RHSA-2022:4993?
RHSA-2022:4993 affects various packages including xz, xz-debuginfo, and xz-libs.
Is RHSA-2022:4993 a critical vulnerability?
RHSA-2022:4993 is not classified as critical, but it is important and should be addressed promptly.
When was RHSA-2022:4993 released?
RHSA-2022:4993 was released on December 14, 2022.