RHSA-2021:1288: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: locking issue in drivers/tty/ttyjobctrl.c can lead to an use-after-free (CVE-2020-29661) kernel: out-of-bounds read in libiscsi module (CVE-2021-27364) kernel: heap buffer overflow in the iSCSI subsystem (CVE-2021-27365) kernel: increase slab leak leads to DoS (CVE-2021-20265) 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): Enable CI and changelog for GitLab workflow (BZ#1930523)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:1288?
RHSA-2021:1288 has been classified with high severity due to vulnerabilities that could lead to exploitation.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:1288?
To fix RHSA-2021:1288, update the affected kernel packages to version 2.6.32-754.39.1.el6 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:1288?
RHSA-2021:1288 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability and an out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel.
What Linux kernel versions are affected by RHSA-2021:1288?
RHSA-2021:1288 affects all kernel versions prior to 2.6.32-754.39.1.el6.
Is RHSA-2021:1288 applicable to all Red Hat systems?
RHSA-2021:1288 is applicable specifically to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.