RHSA-2021:0862: 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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: SCSI target (LIO) write to any block on ILO backstore (CVE-2020-28374)</li> <li> kernel: locking issue in drivers/tty/ttyjobctrl.c can lead to an use-after-free (CVE-2020-29661)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0862?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0862 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0862?
To fix RHSA-2021:0862, update to the recommended kpatch-patch versions provided in the advisory.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2021:0862?
RHSA-2021:0862 addresses vulnerabilities related to a SCSI target write issue and a locking problem in the kernel.
What are the affected packages for RHSA-2021:0862?
The packages affected by RHSA-2021:0862 are various versions of kpatch-patch for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.
Is RHSA-2021:0862 applicable to all systems?
RHSA-2021:0862 is applicable to systems running the specified versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with the kernel live patch management feature.