RHSA-2021:4774: 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> 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<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-327.102.1.el7
3.10.0-327.102.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Oct 18, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:25 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What security issue is addressed in RHSA-2021:4774?

RHSA-2021:4774 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel found in drivers/infiniband/core/ucma.c that is identified as CVE-2020-36385.

2

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4774?

The severity of RHSA-2021:4774 is categorized as important, as it may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2021:4774?

To fix RHSA-2021:4774, upgrade the affected kernel packages to version 3.10.0-327.102.1.el7 or later.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:4774?

The affected packages include various kernel related packages such as kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and kernel-tools.

5

What should I do if I cannot upgrade to the fixed version for RHSA-2021:4774?

If you cannot upgrade to the fixed version for RHSA-2021:4774, consider applying mitigations or workarounds as outlined in the security advisory.

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