RHSA-2019:4159: Important: kernel security and bug fix update

Published Dec 10, 2019
·
Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: Out-of-bounds heap access in xfrm (CVE-2017-7184)</li> <li> kernel: Exploitable memory corruption due to UFO to non-UFO path switch (CVE-2017-1000112)</li> <li> kernel: Out-of-bounds write via userland offsets in ebtentry struct in netfilter/ebtables.c (CVE-2018-1068)</li> <li> kernel: Memory corruption due to incorrect socket cloning (CVE-2018-9568)</li> <li> kernel: Missing check in fs/inode.c:inodeinitowner() does not clear SGID bit on non-directories for non-members (CVE-2018-13405)</li> <li> kernel: Use-after-free due to race condition in AFPACKET implementation (CVE-2018-18559)</li> <li> Kernel: page cache side channel attacks (CVE-2019-5489)</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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> IPv6 UDP inconsistent usage of UFO and HW checksums (BZ#1773816)</li> <li> UDPv6 packets badly fragmented when ESP in use on devices supporting UFO (BZ#1774503)</li>

Affected Software

35 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-bootwrapper<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
3.10.0-514.71.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Oct 30, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:49 AM
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2019:4159?

The severity of RHSA-2019:4159 is high due to multiple vulnerabilities including memory corruption risks.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2019:4159?

To fix RHSA-2019:4159, update the kernel packages to version 3.10.0-514.71.1.el7.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:4159?

RHSA-2019:4159 addresses vulnerabilities such as CVE-2017-7184 and CVE-2017-1000112.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2019:4159?

Systems running the affected kernel versions prior to 3.10.0-514.71.1.el7 are vulnerable under RHSA-2019:4159.

5

What is the impact of the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2019:4159?

The vulnerabilities can lead to exploitable memory corruption which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203