RHSA-2022:1107: Important: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: Use After Free in unixgc() which could result in a local privilege escalation (CVE-2021-0920) 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: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1107?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1107 is classified as important due to a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1107?
To fix RHSA-2022:1107, you need to update the affected kernel packages to version 3.10.0-957.92.1.el7 or later.
What is the vulnerability described in RHSA-2022:1107?
RHSA-2022:1107 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in unix_gc() that could lead to local privilege escalation.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:1107?
RHSA-2022:1107 affects systems running the kernel packages version 3.10.0-957.92.1.el7 or earlier.
What should I do after applying the patch for RHSA-2022:1107?
After applying the patch for RHSA-2022:1107, it is recommended to reboot your system to ensure the changes take effect.