RHSA-2020:2277: 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-2020:2277?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2277 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2277?
To fix RHSA-2020:2277, update the kernel package to version 3.10.0-514.76.1.el7.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2020:2277?
RHSA-2020:2277 addresses a double free vulnerability (CVE-2017-18595) and a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:2277?
RHSA-2020:2277 affects systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with kernel versions prior to 3.10.0-514.76.1.el7.
When was RHSA-2020:2277 released?
RHSA-2020:2277 was released on October 28, 2020.