RHSA-2022:0065: Moderate: kernel-rt security and bug fix update
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.Security Fix(es): kernel: perfeventparseaddrfilter memory (CVE-2020-25704) kernel: fuse: fusedogetattr() calls makebadinode() in inappropriate situations (CVE-2020-36322) kernel: Heap buffer overflow in firedtv driver (CVE-2021-42739) 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): kernel-rt: update to the latest RHEL7.9.z11 source tree (BZ#2022891)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0065?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0065 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0065?
To fix RHSA-2022:0065, update your kernel-rt packages to version 3.10.0-1160.53.1.rt56.1193.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:0065?
RHSA-2022:0065 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2020-25704 related to the perf_event_parse_addr_filter.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:0065?
Affected packages under RHSA-2022:0065 include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, and several related debug and development packages.
Is a system restart required after applying RHSA-2022:0065?
Yes, a system restart is typically required after applying security updates for the kernel.