RHSA-2020:2214: Important: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: double free may be caused by the function allocatetracebuffer in the file kernel/trace/trace.c (CVE-2017-18595) kernel: use-after-free in blkaddtrace in kernel/trace/blktrace.c (CVE-2019-19768) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2214?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2214 is classified as important due to potential vulnerabilities in the kernel.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2214?
To fix RHSA-2020:2214, you should update your kernel package to version 3.10.0-693.67.1.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2020:2214?
RHSA-2020:2214 addresses a double free vulnerability (CVE-2017-18595) and a use-after-free issue in the Linux kernel.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:2214?
The RHSA-2020:2214 vulnerability affects several kernel-related packages including kernel, kernel-debug, and kernel-devel among others.
Is RHSA-2020:2214 related to specific Linux distributions?
Yes, RHSA-2020:2214 primarily affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems running the specified kernel version.