RHSA-2019:2695: Moderate: kernel security and bug fix update

Published Sep 10, 2019
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): 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.Bug Fix(es): fragmented packets timing out (BZ#1741129) Backport TCP follow-up for small buffers (BZ#1741142)

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-devel<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-doc<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-firmware<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/kernel-headers<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/perf<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/python-perf<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
2.6.32-431.96.1.el6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-debug to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-debug-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-doc to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-firmware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-headers to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/perf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/perf-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-perf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-perf-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6

Event History

Jun 16, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:56 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:56 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2695?

RHSA-2019:2695 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

What vulnerability does RHSA-2019:2695 address?

RHSA-2019:2695 addresses the Spectre SWAPGS gadget vulnerability identified by CVE-2019-1125.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2019:2695?

To fix RHSA-2019:2695, you should update the kernel packages to version 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6 or newer.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2019:2695?

RHSA-2019:2695 affects systems running the Red Hat kernel version 2.6.32-431.96.1.el6 and lower.

5

Is there a CVE associated with RHSA-2019:2695?

Yes, RHSA-2019:2695 is associated with CVE-2019-1125.

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