RHSA-2019:4159: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
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>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:4159?
The severity of RHSA-2019:4159 is high due to multiple vulnerabilities including memory corruption risks.
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.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:4159?
RHSA-2019:4159 addresses vulnerabilities such as CVE-2017-7184 and CVE-2017-1000112.
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.
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.