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- RHSA-2020:0028
RHSA-2020:0028: Important: kpatch-patch security update
First published: Mon Jan 06 2020(Updated: )
This is a kernel live patch module which is automatically loaded by the RPM post-install script to modify the code of a running kernel.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> hw: Machine Check Error on Page Size Change (IFU) (CVE-2018-12207)</li> <li> hw: TSX Transaction Asynchronous Abort (TAA) (CVE-2019-11135)</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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062-1-9.el7 | 3_10_0-1062-1-9.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_1_1-1-8.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_1_1-1-8.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_1_2-1-7.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_1_2-1-7.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_4_1-1-4.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_4_1-1-4.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062-1-9.el7 | 3_10_0-1062-1-9.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062-debuginfo-1-9.el7 | 3_10_0-1062-debuginfo-1-9.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_1_1-1-8.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_1_1-1-8.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_1_1-debuginfo-1-8.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_1_1-debuginfo-1-8.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_1_2-1-7.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_1_2-1-7.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_1_2-debuginfo-1-7.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_1_2-debuginfo-1-7.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_4_1-1-4.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_4_1-1-4.el7 |
| redhat/kpatch-patch | <3_10_0-1062_4_1-debuginfo-1-4.el7 | 3_10_0-1062_4_1-debuginfo-1-4.el7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1646768
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1753062
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
- https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/ifu-page-mce
- https://access.redhat.com/solutions/tsx-asynchronousabort
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0028 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2020:0028?
RHSA-2020:0028 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2018-12207 (Machine Check Error on Page Size Change) and others related to the kernel live patch module.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0028?
To fix RHSA-2020:0028, update the kpatch-patch package to the recommended version as specified in the advisory.
What is the severity level of RHSA-2020:0028?
RHSA-2020:0028 has been classified with an important severity level.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2020:0028?
Affected software versions for RHSA-2020:0028 include kpatch-patch versions before 3_10_0-1062-1-9.el7.
Is a reboot required after applying RHSA-2020:0028?
A reboot may be required after applying RHSA-2020:0028 to ensure all changes take effect.
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