RHSA-2020:5079: Moderate: kernel-alt security and bug fix update
The kernel-alt packages provide the Linux kernel version 4.x.Security Fix(es): kernel: soft-lockups in iovitercopyfromuseratomic() could result in DoS (CVE-2020-25641) 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): RHEL-Alt-7.6 - kernel "Oops: Kernel access of bad area" in cryptounregisterinstance while running LTP testcase cryptouser02 (BZ#1882230)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5079?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5079 is considered critical due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5079?
You can fix RHSA-2020:5079 by updating the affected kernel-alt packages to version 4.14.0-115.33.1.el7a.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:5079 address?
RHSA-2020:5079 addresses a vulnerability that can cause soft-lockups in iov_iter_copy_from_user_atomic(), leading to a denial of service.
Who is affected by RHSA-2020:5079?
RHSA-2020:5079 affects users of kernel-alt packages running versions prior to 4.14.0-115.33.1.el7a.
What types of systems are impacted by RHSA-2020:5079?
Systems running the Linux kernel version 4.x with the affected kernel-alt packages are impacted by RHSA-2020:5079.