RHSA-2019:1873: Important: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: nfs: use-after-free in svcprocesscommon() (CVE-2018-16884) kernel: insufficient input validation in kernel mode driver in Intel i915 graphics leads to privilege escalation (CVE-2019-11085) kernel: nfs: NULL pointer dereference due to an anomalized NFS message sequence (CVE-2018-16871) kernel: use-after-free in drivers/char/ipmi/ipmisiintf.c, ipmisimemio.c, ipmisiportio.c (CVE-2019-11811) 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.Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):These updated kernel packages include also numerous bug fixes and add several enhancements. Space precludes documenting all of the bug fixes in this advisory. See the descriptions in the related Knowledge Article: https://access.redhat.com/articles/4309211
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:1873?
The severity of RHSA-2019:1873 is rated as important due to potential security vulnerabilities that could lead to system compromise.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:1873?
To fix RHSA-2019:1873, you should update the kernel to version 3.10.0-957.27.2.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:1873?
RHSA-2019:1873 addresses vulnerabilities including a use-after-free issue in the NFS subsystem and insufficient input validation in the Intel i915 graphics driver.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:1873?
RHSA-2019:1873 affects various kernel-related packages including kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and kernel-headers among others.
Are there any remediation steps for RHSA-2019:1873?
Yes, the recommended remediation steps for RHSA-2019:1873 include applying the security updates provided in the advisory.