RHSA-2022:4644: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: cgroups v1 releaseagent feature may allow privilege escalation (CVE-2022-0492)</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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> kernel-rt: update to the latest RHEL7.9.z14 source tree (BZ#2071179)</li>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:4644?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4644 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4644?
To fix RHSA-2022:4644, you should update your kernel-rt packages to version 3.10.0-1160.66.1.rt56.1207.el7 or later.
What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2022:4644?
RHSA-2022:4644 addresses a privilege escalation vulnerability in the cgroups v1 release_agent feature (CVE-2022-0492).
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:4644?
Affected packages include various versions of kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, kernel-rt-debuginfo, and kernel-rt-trace.
Is RHSA-2022:4644 specific to any operating system version?
Yes, RHSA-2022:4644 specifically affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 systems using the real-time kernel.