RHSA-2022:4994: 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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> gzip: arbitrary-file-write vulnerability (CVE-2022-1271)</li> 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-2022:4994?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4994 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4994?
To fix RHSA-2022:4994, update the affected packages to version 5.2.4-4.el8_1.
What software is affected by RHSA-2022:4994?
Affected software includes the xz package and its associated libraries and debug packages on Red Hat platforms.
When was RHSA-2022:4994 released?
RHSA-2022:4994 was released on December 9, 2022.
Does RHSA-2022:4994 require a system reboot?
A reboot may be required after applying the updates related to RHSA-2022:4994 for the changes to take effect.