RHSA-2020:2291: Important: kpatch-patch security update
This is a kernel live patch module which is automatically loaded by the RPM post-install script to modify the code of a running kernel.Security Fix(es): 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-2020:2291?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2291 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2291?
To fix RHSA-2020:2291, install the updated kpatch-patch package specifically version 3_10_0-957_35_1-1-9.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:2291?
RHSA-2020:2291 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in blktrace (CVE-2019-19768) among other issues.
What affected systems should be patched for RHSA-2020:2291?
Systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux with specific versions of kpatch-patch are affected and should be patched.
When was RHSA-2020:2291 released?
RHSA-2020:2291 was released on September 18, 2020.