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- RHSA-2014:0949
RHSA-2014:0949: Important: kernel security update
First published: Mon Jul 28 2014(Updated: )
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux<br>operating system.<br><li> It was found that the Linux kernel's ptrace subsystem allowed a traced</li> process' instruction pointer to be set to a non-canonical memory address<br>without forcing the non-sysret code path when returning to user space.<br>A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to crash the system or,<br>potentially, escalate their privileges on the system. (CVE-2014-4699,<br>Important)<br>Note: The CVE-2014-4699 issue only affected systems using an Intel CPU.<br>Red Hat would like to thank Andy Lutomirski for reporting this issue.<br>All kernel users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which<br>contain a backported patch to correct this issue. The system must be<br>rebooted for this update to take effect.<br>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-doc | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-firmware | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/perf | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/perf-debuginfo | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/python-perf | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
| redhat/python-perf-debuginfo | <2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 | 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2014:0949?
The severity of RHSA-2014:0949 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2014:0949?
To fix RHSA-2014:0949, you should update your kernel packages to version 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2014:0949?
The affected packages in RHSA-2014:0949 include kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-debug-devel, kernel-devel, and several others all requiring version 2.6.32-220.53.1.el6.
Is RHSA-2014:0949 a critical vulnerability?
No, RHSA-2014:0949 is not classified as a critical vulnerability but is still considered important due to its potential impact.
How can I verify my system's kernel version related to RHSA-2014:0949?
You can verify your system's kernel version by running the command 'uname -r' in the terminal.
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