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- RHSA-2018:1352
RHSA-2018:1352: Moderate: kernel security update
First published: Tue May 08 2018(Updated: )
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> Kernel: error in exception handling leads to DoS (CVE-2018-8897)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Red Hat would like to thank Nick Peterson (Everdox Tech LLC) and Andy Lutomirski for reporting this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-doc | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen-debuginfo | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen-devel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen-debuginfo | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen-devel | <2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 | 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:1352?
The severity of RHSA-2018:1352 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:1352?
To fix RHSA-2018:1352, update the kernel packages to version 2.6.18-348.39.2.el5 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2018:1352 address?
RHSA-2018:1352 addresses a denial of service vulnerability caused by an error in exception handling (CVE-2018-8897).
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2018:1352?
Affected packages include various kernel-related packages like kernel, kernel-debug, and kernel-devel among others.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2018:1352?
There are no specific workarounds listed for RHSA-2018:1352, the recommended action is to apply the patch.
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