RHSA-2021:4768: Important: kernel security update

Published Nov 23, 2021
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: use-after-free in drivers/infiniband/core/ucma.c ctx use-after-free (CVE-2020-36385)</li> <li> kernel: SVM nested virtualization issue in KVM (AVIC support) (CVE-2021-3653)</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.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.95.1.el7
3.10.0-514.95.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Dec 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:34 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4768?

The severity of RHSA-2021:4768 is considered important due to multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:4768?

To fix RHSA-2021:4768, update the kernel package to version 3.10.0-514.95.1.el7 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:4768?

RHSA-2021:4768 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the infiniband core and a nested virtualization issue in KVM.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2021:4768?

RHSA-2021:4768 affects systems running certain versions of the Red Hat kernel package.

5

Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2021:4768?

Yes, a reboot is required after applying the kernel update to ensure the changes take effect.

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