RHSA-2020:1378: Moderate: kernel-rt security and bug fix update
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.Security Fix(es): kernel: use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/hid/usbhid/hiddev.c driver (CVE-2019-19527) 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): kernel-rt: update RT source tree to the RHEL-8.1.z3 source tree (BZ#1794136) [kernel-rt-debug] BUG: MAXLOCKDEPCHAINS too low! (BZ#1794199)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1378?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1378 is considered critical due to a use-after-free vulnerability in the kernel-rt packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1378?
To fix RHSA-2020:1378, update your kernel-rt packages to version 4.18.0-147.8.1.rt24.101.el8_1.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2020:1378?
RHSA-2020:1378 affects systems running kernel-rt versions prior to 4.18.0-147.8.1.rt24.101.el8_1.
What components are impacted by RHSA-2020:1378?
Components impacted by RHSA-2020:1378 include the kernel-rt, kernel-rt-core, and related debug and debuginfo packages.
Is a system reboot required after patching RHSA-2020:1378?
Yes, a system reboot is required for changes to take effect after patching RHSA-2020:1378.