REDHAT-BUG-2304187: Low severity red hat kernel-devel vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mm: hugememory: use !CONFIG64BIT to relax huge page alignment on 32 bit machines
The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-42258 to this issue.
Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024081216-CVE-2024-42258-e3f3@gregkh/T
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Kernel
Event History
Aug 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2304187?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2304187 is classified as moderate.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2304187?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2304187, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version.
3
What does REDHAT-BUG-2304187 affect?
REDHAT-BUG-2304187 affects the Linux kernel on 32-bit machines.
4
Is REDHAT-BUG-2304187 specific to a certain kernel version?
REDHAT-BUG-2304187 is relevant to various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those that utilize huge pages.
5
Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-2304187?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2304187 is associated with CVE-2024-42258.