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- RHSA-2018:3107
RHSA-2018:3107: Moderate: wpa_supplicant security and bug fix update
First published: Tue Oct 30 2018(Updated: )
The wpa_supplicant packages contain an 802.1X Supplicant with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i / RSN), and various EAP authentication methods. They implement key negotiation with a WPA Authenticator for client stations and controls the roaming and IEEE 802.11 authentication and association of the WLAN driver.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> wpa_supplicant: Unauthenticated EAPOL-Key decryption in wpa_supplicant (CVE-2018-14526)</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>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 Release Notes linked from the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| wpa_supplicant |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1434434
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1490885
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1614520
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/7.6_release_notes/index
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3107 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:3107?
The severity of RHSA-2018:3107 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:3107?
To fix RHSA-2018:3107, update the wpa_supplicant package to the latest version provided by your vendor.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2018:3107?
RHSA-2018:3107 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities found in the wpa_supplicant packages.
Who is affected by RHSA-2018:3107?
All users and systems running vulnerable versions of the wpa_supplicant package are affected by RHSA-2018:3107.
What actions should I take if I am affected by RHSA-2018:3107?
If you are affected by RHSA-2018:3107, you should promptly apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risks.
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