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- RHSA-2020:2770
RHSA-2020:2770: Moderate: kernel security and bug fix update
First published: Tue Jun 30 2020(Updated: )
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: usb: missing size check in the __usb_get_extra_descriptor() leading to DoS (CVE-2018-20169)</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> kernel: hw: provide reporting and microcode mitigation toggle for CVE-2020-0543 / Special Register Buffer Data Sampling (SRBDS) (BZ#1840676)</li>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-doc | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools-libs | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/perf | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/perf-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/python-perf | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/python-perf-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-bootwrapper | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools-libs | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/perf | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/perf-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/python-perf | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
| redhat/python-perf-debuginfo | <3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 | 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2770?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2770 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2770?
To fix RHSA-2020:2770, update your kernel packages to version 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:2770 address?
RHSA-2020:2770 addresses a missing size check vulnerability in __usb_get_extra_descriptor() that can lead to a denial of service (CVE-2018-20169).
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:2770?
The affected packages include kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and kernel-tools among others, all requiring updates to version 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 or higher.
Is there a recommended action for RHSA-2020:2770?
The recommended action for RHSA-2020:2770 is to apply the latest package updates as soon as possible to mitigate the vulnerability.
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