RHSA-2018:3643: Important: kernel security update
First published: Tue Nov 20 2018(Updated: )
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: Integer overflow in Linux's create_elf_tables function (CVE-2018-14634)</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 Qualys Research Labs for reporting this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-doc | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-firmware | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/perf | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/perf-debuginfo | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/python-perf | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
| redhat/python-perf-debuginfo | <2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 | 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:3643?
The severity of RHSA-2018:3643 is classified as Important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:3643?
You can fix RHSA-2018:3643 by updating to the kernel version 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2018:3643 address?
RHSA-2018:3643 addresses an integer overflow vulnerability in the create_elf_tables function, identified by CVE-2018-14634.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2018:3643?
The affected packages include various kernel-related packages such as kernel, kernel-debug, and kernel-devel for el6.
Is RHSA-2018:3643 applicable to all Linux distributions?
RHSA-2018:3643 specifically applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives.
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