RHSA-2019:3872: Important: kernel security update

Published Nov 13, 2019
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> hw: Intel GPU blitter manipulation can allow for arbitrary kernel memory write (CVE-2019-0155)</li> 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.

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/bpftool<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/bpftool<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-s390x<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-kdump<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-kdump-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-kdump-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-bootwrapper<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/bpftool<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-bootwrapper<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7
3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7

Remediation

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3872?

The severity of RHSA-2019:3872 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary kernel memory writes.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2019:3872?

To fix RHSA-2019:3872, update the kernel package to version 3.10.0-1062.4.3.el7 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:3872?

RHSA-2019:3872 addresses a vulnerability in Intel GPU blitter manipulation allowing for arbitrary kernel memory writes (CVE-2019-0155).

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2019:3872?

RHSA-2019:3872 affects systems using the vulnerable versions of the kernel and associated packages listed under affected software.

5

Is it safe to ignore RHSA-2019:3872?

No, it is not safe to ignore RHSA-2019:3872 as it poses a significant security risk to affected systems.

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