RHSA-2020:5050: 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: metadata validator in XFS may cause an inode with a valid, user-creatable extended attribute to be flagged as corrupt (CVE-2020-14385) 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-2020:5050?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5050 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5050?
To fix RHSA-2020:5050, you need to update the kpatch-patch package to the newest version available in your system's repository.
What is affected by RHSA-2020:5050?
RHSA-2020:5050 affects the kpatch-patch package on Red Hat-based systems.
Is RHSA-2020:5050 applicable to older versions?
RHSA-2020:5050 specifically targets versions of the kpatch-patch package up to 3_10_0-1160-1-1.el7.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:5050 address?
RHSA-2020:5050 addresses vulnerabilities related to the metadata validator in XFS, which can falsely flag valid extended attributes.