RHSA-2022:0157: Important: kernel security update

Published Jan 18, 2022
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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: race condition for removal of the HCI controller (CVE-2021-32399)</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

30 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-i686<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-devel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-doc<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-firmware<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-headers<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/perf<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/python-perf<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debug<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-devel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-headers<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/perf<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/python-perf<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-s390x<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-kdump<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-kdump-debuginfo<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
redhat/kernel-kdump-devel<2.6.32-754.43.1.el6
2.6.32-754.43.1.el6

Remediation

Event History

Dec 25, 2024
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0157?

The severity of RHSA-2022:0157 is classified as important due to potential security vulnerabilities in the kernel.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:0157?

You can fix RHSA-2022:0157 by updating your system to the specified kernel version 2.6.32-754.43.1.el6.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:0157?

RHSA-2022:0157 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the Infiniband core and a race condition for HCI controller removal.

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2022:0157?

Affected software includes various Red Hat kernel packages, specifically version 2.6.32-754.43.1.el6.

5

Is it safe to ignore RHSA-2022:0157?

It is not safe to ignore RHSA-2022:0157 as it could expose your system to potential vulnerabilities.

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