RHSA-2020:2104: Important: kernel-alt security and bug fix update

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

The kernel-alt packages provide the Linux kernel version 4.x.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: double free may be caused by the function allocatetracebuffer in the file kernel/trace/trace.c (CVE-2017-18595)</li> <li> kernel: use-after-free in blkaddtrace in kernel/trace/blktrace.c (CVE-2019-19768)</li> <li> Kernel: NetLabel: null pointer dereference while receiving CIPSO packet with null category may cause kernel panic (CVE-2020-10711)</li> <li> kernel: out of bounds write in function i2csmbusxferemulated in drivers/i2c/i2c-core-smbus.c (CVE-2017-18551)</li> <li> kernel: out of bounds write in i2c driver leads to local escalation of privilege (CVE-2019-9454)</li> <li> kernel: denial of service in in xfssetattrnonsize in fs/xfs/xfsiops.c (CVE-2019-15538)</li> <li> kernel: mounting a crafted ext4 filesystem image, performing some operations, and unmounting can lead to a use-after-free in ext4putsuper in fs/ext4/super.c (CVE-2019-19447)</li> <li> kernel: a malicious USB device in the drivers/input/ff-memless.c leads to use-after-free (CVE-2019-19524)</li> <li> kernel: out-of-bounds read in setfdc in drivers/block/floppy.c (CVE-2020-9383)</li> <li> kernel: null pointer dereference in dlparparseccproperty in arch/powerrc/platforms/pseries/dlpar.c causing denial of service (CVE-2019-12614)</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> [7.5-alt][ext4/xfstests generic/468] fix fdatasync(2) after fallocate(2) operation (upstream fixed) [rhel-alt-7.6.z] (BZ#1554273)</li> <li> [RHEL-ALT-7.6.z][arm64] CN99xx: DIMM errors not populated in EDAC sysfs (BZ#1778697)</li>

Affected Software

51 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-alt<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-debug<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-aarch64<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-doc<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-headers<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-tools<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-tools-libs<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/perf<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/python-perf<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
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redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.aa
redhat/kernel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-bootwrapper<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-debug<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-headers<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-tools<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-tools-libs<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/perf<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/python-perf<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-debug<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-s390x<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-headers<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-kdump<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/kernel-kdump-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel-kdump-devel<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/perf<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/python-perf<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
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redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a

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Event History

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2104?

The severity rating of RHSA-2020:2104 is determined to be moderate due to vulnerabilities that could lead to memory corruption issues.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:2104?

To resolve RHSA-2020:2104, you should upgrade to the latest kernel-alt package version 4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:2104?

RHSA-2020:2104 addresses a double free vulnerability and a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:2104?

The affected packages include kernel-alt, kernel, and kernel-debug among others within the specified version range.

5

Is there a risk if I don't apply the patch for RHSA-2020:2104?

Failing to apply the patch for RHSA-2020:2104 may expose your system to potential security risks such as memory corruption and instability.

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