RHSA-2022:0831: Important: kernel security update
Published Mar 10, 2022
·Updated
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: improper initialization of the "flags" member of the new pipebuffer (CVE-2022-0847) 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
105 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-305.40.2.el8_4
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Remediation
Event History
Feb 16, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0831?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0831 is classified as Important.
2
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0831?
To fix RHSA-2022:0831, update the affected kernel packages to version 4.18.0-305.40.2.el8_4 or later.
3
What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:0831 address?
RHSA-2022:0831 addresses CVE-2022-0847, which involves improper initialization of the "flags" member of the new pipe_buffer.
4
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0831?
RHSA-2022:0831 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems that use the vulnerable kernel packages.
5
Is RHSA-2022:0831 applicable for all Linux distributions?
No, RHSA-2022:0831 specifically applies to Red Hat-based systems and not to other Linux distributions.