RHSA-2020:3548: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: Null pointer dereference in searchkeyring (CVE-2017-2647) kernel: heap-based buffer overflow in lbsibssjoinexisting function in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/cfg.c (CVE-2019-14896) 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.Bug Fix(es): Crash in mptscsihiodone() due to buffer overrun in sensebufpool (BZ#1824907)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3548?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3548 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3548?
You can fix RHSA-2020:3548 by upgrading the kernel packages to version 2.6.32-754.33.1.el6.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:3548?
RHSA-2020:3548 addresses a null pointer dereference vulnerability in search_keyring and a heap-based buffer overflow in the lbs_ibss_join_existing function.
Which Linux versions are affected by RHSA-2020:3548?
RHSA-2020:3548 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 systems running specific versions of the kernel packages.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:3548?
No specific workaround is suggested for RHSA-2020:3548 other than applying the provided updates.