RHSA-2021:0338: Moderate: kernel-rt security and bug fix update
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.Security Fix(es): kernel: use-after-free in fs/blockdev.c (CVE-2020-15436) kernel: Nfsd failure to clear umask after processing an open or create (CVE-2020-35513) 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): kernel-rt: update to the latest RHEL7.9.z3 source tree (BZ#1906133) [kernel-rt] WARNING: CPU: 8 PID: 586 at kernel/sched/core.c:3644 migrateenable+0x15f/0x210 (BZ#1916123) [kernel-rt-debug] [ BUG: bad unlock balance detected! ] [RHEL-7.9.z] (BZ#1916130)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0338?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0338 is considered critical due to the vulnerabilities it addresses.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0338?
To fix RHSA-2021:0338, you should update to the kernel-rt package version 3.10.0-1160.15.2.rt56.1152.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:0338?
RHSA-2021:0338 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in fs/block_dev.c (CVE-2020-15436) among others.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0338?
Affected packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, and several related kernel-rt debug and devel packages.
Is it necessary to reboot after applying RHSA-2021:0338?
Yes, a reboot is necessary to ensure that the updated kernel-rt package is loaded.