RHSA-2020:2103: Important: kernel security update

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): Kernel: NetLabel: null pointer dereference while receiving CIPSO packet with null category may cause kernel panic (CVE-2020-10711) 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

32 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debug<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-i686<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-devel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-doc<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-firmware<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-headers<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/perf<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/python-perf<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debug<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-devel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-headers<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/perf<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/python-perf<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-s390x<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-kdump<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-kdump-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-kdump-devel<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-bootwrapper<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64<2.6.32-754.29.2.el6
2.6.32-754.29.2.el6

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Event History

May 12, 2020
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2103?

RHSA-2020:2103 is classified as an important security vulnerability.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:2103?

To fix RHSA-2020:2103, update your kernel packages to 2.6.32-754.29.2.el6 or later.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:2103 address?

RHSA-2020:2103 addresses a null pointer dereference in the NetLabel subsystem while handling CIPSO packets.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:2103?

RHSA-2020:2103 affects systems running the kernel version up to 2.6.32-754.29.2.el6.

5

Is the fix for RHSA-2020:2103 mandatory?

Yes, it is recommended to apply the fix for RHSA-2020:2103 to prevent potential kernel panics.

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