RHSA-2022:0820: Important: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update

Published Mar 10, 2022
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: kernel (4.18.0). (BZ#2036933)Security Fix(es): kernel: improper initialization of the "flags" member of the new pipebuffer (CVE-2022-0847) kernel: fget: check that the fd still exists after getting a ref to it (CVE-2021-4083) kernel: possible privileges escalation due to missing TLB flush (CVE-2022-0330) kernel: cgroups v1 releaseagent feature may allow privilege escalation (CVE-2022-0492) kernel: failing usercopy allows for use-after-free exploitation (CVE-2022-22942) 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): [Intel 8.3 Bug] ICX Whitley: PCIe - kernel panic with AER-INJECT (BZ#2040309) [ESXi][RHEL8] A task is stuck waiting for the completion of the vmciresouce releasing upon the balloon reset. [None8.2.0.z] (BZ#2052200)

Affected Software

105 affected componentsFixes available
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Remediation

Event History

Mar 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0820?

RHSA-2022:0820 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:0820?

To fix RHSA-2022:0820, upgrade your kernel packages to version 4.18.0-193.79.1.el8_2 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0820?

RHSA-2022:0820 affects systems running specific versions of the kernel packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

4

What are the main vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2022:0820?

RHSA-2022:0820 addresses issues related to improper initialization of the flags member in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a specific package I need to upgrade for RHSA-2022:0820?

Yes, you need to upgrade the kernel package and related components to resolve RHSA-2022:0820.

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