RHSA-2022:7314: Moderate: zlib security update
The zlib packages provide a general-purpose lossless data compression library that is used by many different programs.Security Fix(es): zlib: a heap-based buffer over-read or buffer overflow in inflate in inflate.c via a large gzip header extra field (CVE-2022-37434) 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-2022:7314?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7314 is categorized as important due to a heap-based buffer over-read or overflow vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7314?
To fix RHSA-2022:7314, update the affected zlib packages to version 1.2.11-32.el9_0 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:7314?
The affected packages include zlib, minizip-compat-debuginfo, zlib-debuginfo, zlib-devel, zlib-debugsource, and zlib-static.
What is CVE-2022-37434 related to RHSA-2022:7314?
CVE-2022-37434 refers to the specific vulnerability that allows a heap-based buffer over-read or overflow within the zlib library.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:7314?
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for RHSA-2022:7314, making it essential to apply the provided patches.