RHSA-2022:0712: Important: kernel security update
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 eventpoll.c may lead to escalation of privilege (CVE-2020-0466)</li> <li> kernel: xfs: raw block device data leak in XFSIOCALLOCSP IOCTL (CVE-2021-4155)</li> <li> kernel: possible privileges escalation due to missing TLB flush (CVE-2022-0330)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0712?
RHSA-2022:0712 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0712?
You can resolve RHSA-2022:0712 by updating all affected packages to the latest version 3.10.0-1062.63.1.el7.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:0712?
RHSA-2022:0712 addresses a use after free vulnerability in eventpoll.c and a data leak vulnerability in XFS_IOC_ALLOCSP IOCTL.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:0712?
The affected packages include kernel, bpftool, kernel-debug, and several related development and debug packages in version 3.10.0-1062.63.1.el7.
Is RHSA-2022:0712 applicable to all Linux distributions?
No, RHSA-2022:0712 specifically applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives.