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- RHSA-2018:1354
RHSA-2018:1354: Important: kernel-rt security update
First published: Tue May 08 2018(Updated: )
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> Kernel: error in exception handling leads to DoS (CVE-2018-8897)</li> <li> kernel: ptrace() incorrect error handling leads to corruption and DoS (CVE-2018-1000199)</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 CVE-2018-8897 and Andy Lutomirski for reporting CVE-2018-1000199.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel-rt | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-devel | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-doc | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-firmware | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-trace | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-trace-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-trace-devel | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-vanilla | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-vanilla-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-vanilla-devel | <3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 | 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:1354?
The severity of RHSA-2018:1354 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:1354?
To fix RHSA-2018:1354, update the kernel-rt package to version 3.10.0-693.25.4.rt56.613.el6.
What are the main vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2018:1354?
The main vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2018:1354 include a denial of service issue related to exception handling (CVE-2018-8897).
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2018:1354?
The affected packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, and several other kernel-rt related packages.
When was RHSA-2018:1354 released?
RHSA-2018:1354 was released on April 18, 2018.
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