RHSA-2022:0344: Important: kernel security update

Published Feb 1, 2022
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: xfs: raw block device data leak in XFSIOCALLOCSP IOCTL (CVE-2021-4155) 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

50 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-core<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-cross-headers<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-core<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-devel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-doc<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-headers<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/perf<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-core<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-cross-headers<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-core<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-devel<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-headers<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/perf<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1

Remediation

Event History

Feb 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0344?

The severity of RHSA-2022:0344 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:0344?

To fix RHSA-2022:0344, update to the kernel version 4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1 or later.

3

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:0344?

RHSA-2022:0344 addresses a vulnerability in the XFS file system that can lead to raw block device data leaks, identified as CVE-2021-4155.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0344?

RHSA-2022:0344 affects systems running the kernel packages prior to version 4.18.0-147.59.1.el8_1.

5

Is a manual installation required for the fix of RHSA-2022:0344?

No, the fix for RHSA-2022:0344 can typically be applied via the standard package management system in your Linux distribution.

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