RHSA-2020:4280: Important: kernel-rt security update

Published Oct 19, 2020
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Updated

The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: net: bluetooth: type confusion while processing AMP packets (CVE-2020-12351)</li> <li> kernel: net: bluetooth: information leak when processing certain AMP packets (CVE-2020-12352)</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.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-debug<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-debuginfo<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-devel<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-doc<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-trace<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-trace-debuginfo<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-trace-devel<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-kvm<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-kvm-debuginfo<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-kvm<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-kvm-debuginfo<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-trace-kvm<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
redhat/kernel-rt-trace-kvm-debuginfo<3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7
3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7

Remediation

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4280?

The severity of RHSA-2020:4280 is classified as critical due to potential remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Real Time Linux Kernel.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:4280?

To fix RHSA-2020:4280, update kernel-rt and dependent packages to the version 3.10.0-1160.2.2.rt56.1134.el7.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4280?

The affected packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, and several kernel-rt related development and debug packages.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:4280?

RHSA-2020:4280 addresses a type confusion vulnerability in Bluetooth while processing AMP packets, identified as CVE-2020-12351.

5

Can I continue using my system with RHSA-2020:4280 unpatched?

Using your system without applying the patch for RHSA-2020:4280 is risky and can expose your system to critical vulnerabilities.

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