RHSA-2019:1486: Important: kernel-rt security update
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.Security Fix(es): An integer overflow flaw was found in the way the Linux kernel's networking subsystem processed TCP Selective Acknowledgment (SACK) segments. While processing SACK segments, the Linux kernel's socket buffer (SKB) data structure becomes fragmented. Each fragment is about TCP maximum segment size (MSS) bytes. To efficiently process SACK blocks, the Linux kernel merges multiple fragmented SKBs into one, potentially overflowing the variable holding the number of segments. A remote attacker could use this flaw to crash the Linux kernel by sending a crafted sequence of SACK segments on a TCP connection with small value of TCP MSS, resulting in a denial of service (DoS). (CVE-2019-11477) Kernel: tcp: excessive resource consumption while processing SACK blocks allows remote denial of service (CVE-2019-11478) Kernel: tcp: excessive resource consumption for TCP connections with low MSS allows remote denial of service (CVE-2019-11479) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:1486?
RHSA-2019:1486 has been classified with a high severity due to an integer overflow flaw in the Linux kernel's networking subsystem.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:1486?
To fix RHSA-2019:1486, you should update to the kernel-rt package version 3.10.0-957.21.3.rt56.935.el7 or higher.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2019:1486?
The affected packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, kernel-rt-devel, and several other kernel-rt variants all prior to version 3.10.0-957.21.3.rt56.935.el7.
Is RHSA-2019:1486 related to network security?
Yes, RHSA-2019:1486 concerns a vulnerability in the networking subsystem of the Linux kernel, affecting TCP processing.
What are the potential risks of not addressing RHSA-2019:1486?
Failure to address RHSA-2019:1486 may expose systems to risks of remote code execution or denial of service due to the kernel vulnerability.