RHSA-2021:1531: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: Local buffer overflow in ctnetlinkparsetuplefilter in net/netfilter/nfconntracknetlink.c (CVE-2020-25211)</li> <li> kernel: SCSI target (LIO) write to any block on ILO backstore (CVE-2020-28374)</li> <li> kernel: out-of-bounds read in libiscsi module (CVE-2021-27364)</li> <li> kernel: heap buffer overflow in the iSCSI subsystem (CVE-2021-27365)</li> <li> kernel: malicious USB devices can lead to multiple out-of-bounds write (CVE-2019-19532)</li> <li> kernel: ICMP rate limiting can be used for DNS poisoning attack (CVE-2020-25705)</li> <li> kernel: iscsi: unrestricted access to sessions and handles (CVE-2021-27363)</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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> memcg: memcgroupidr can be updated in an uncoordinated manner which can lead to corruption (BZ#1931899)</li> <li> [infiniband] Backport Request to fix Multicast Sendonly joins (BZ#1937819)</li> <li> [Azure][RHEL-7]Mellanox Patches To Prevent Kernel Hang In MLX4 (BZ#1939791)</li>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:1531?
The severity level of RHSA-2021:1531 is critical, as it addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:1531?
To fix RHSA-2021:1531, you should update your kernel packages to version 3.10.0-1062.49.1.el7 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2021:1531?
RHSA-2021:1531 affects systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with the specified kernel package versions.
Is there a known exploit for RHSA-2021:1531?
Yes, there are potential exploits that could leverage the vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2021:1531.
What are the main vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2021:1531?
The main vulnerabilities in RHSA-2021:1531 include a local buffer overflow in the ctnetlink_parse_tuple_filter function.