QID 240391

Date Published: 2022-06-01

QID 240391: Red Hat Update for zlib (RHSA-2022:4845)

the zlib packages provide a general-purpose lossless data compression library that is used by many different programs.

Security Fix(es):
  • zlib: a flaw found in zlib when compressing (not decompressing) certain inputs (cve-2018-25032)

Affected Products:

  • Red Hat enterprise linux for x86_64 - extended update support 8.4 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux server - aus 8.4 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for ibm z systems - extended update support 8.4 s390x
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for power, little endian - extended update support 8.4 ppc64le
  • Red Hat enterprise linux server - tus 8.4 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for arm 64 - extended update support 8.4 aarch64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux server for power le - update services for sap solutions 8.4 ppc64le
  • Red Hat enterprise linux server for x86_64 - update services for sap solutions 8.4 x86_64
  • Red Hat codeready linux builder for x86_64 - extended update support 8.4 x86_64
  • Red Hat codeready linux builder for power, little endian - extended update support 8.4 ppc64le
  • Red Hat codeready linux builder for ibm z systems - extended update support 8.4 s390x
  • Red Hat codeready linux builder for arm 64 - extended update support 8.4 aarch64



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Red Hat security advisory RHSA-2022:4845 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 240391

    CVE-2018-25032 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    RHSA-2022:4845 Red Hat Enterprise Linux URL Logo access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:4845
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