RHSA-2022:2188: Important: kernel security update

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

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 RDMA listen() (CVE-2021-4028)</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.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-693.100.1.el7
3.10.0-693.100.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Jan 27, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:13 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:2188?

The severity of RHSA-2022:2188 is categorized based on the CVE-2021-4028 vulnerability, which is a use-after-free issue in the RDMA listen() function.

2

What is the fix for RHSA-2022:2188?

To fix RHSA-2022:2188, you should upgrade to the kernel version 3.10.0-693.100.1.el7 or higher.

3

What packages are affected by RHSA-2022:2188?

Affected packages include kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and various other kernel-related packages in version 3.10.0-693.100.1.el7.

4

What does the CVE-2021-4028 vulnerability in RHSA-2022:2188 entail?

CVE-2021-4028 refers to a use-after-free vulnerability in the RDMA listen() function that can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a specific architecture affected by RHSA-2022:2188?

Yes, RHSA-2022:2188 primarily affects the x86_64 architecture within the specified kernel version.

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