RHSA-2019:2405: 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): kernel: broken permission and object lifetime handling for PTRACETRACEME (CVE-2019-13272) kernel: hw: Spectre SWAPGS gadget vulnerability (CVE-2019-1125) 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-2019:2405?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2405 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2405?
To fix RHSA-2019:2405, update your kernel-rt packages to version 4.18.0-80.7.2.rt9.154.el8_0.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:2405?
The affected packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-core, kernel-rt-debug, and several others in the kernel-rt family.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:2405?
RHSA-2019:2405 addresses vulnerabilities such as broken permission and object lifetime handling for PTRACE_TRACEME (CVE-2019-13272).
When was RHSA-2019:2405 released?
RHSA-2019:2405 was released on October 29, 2019.