RHSA-2020:4991: Moderate: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> RHEL7.6: no-carrier configured interfaces causes soft lockups by mount.nfs and hang booting/shutdown process (BZ#1889769)</li>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4991?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4991 is categorized as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4991?
To fix RHSA-2020:4991, update to the kernel version 3.10.0-514.85.1.el7 or later.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2020:4991?
RHSA-2020:4991 addresses an information leak vulnerability when processing certain AMP packets, identified as CVE-2020-12352.
Which Linux kernel packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4991?
Affected packages include kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and several others in the 3.10.0-514.85.1.el7 version series.
What should I do if I cannot update my system for RHSA-2020:4991?
If unable to update, consider implementing firewall rules to limit access to vulnerable services as a temporary measure.