RHSA-2022:4717: Important: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: cgroups v1 releaseagent feature may allow privilege escalation (CVE-2022-0492) 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-2022:4717?
RHSA-2022:4717 is classified as important due to the privilege escalation vulnerability associated with cgroups v1 release_agent feature.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4717?
To fix RHSA-2022:4717, update the affected kernel packages to version 3.10.0-1062.67.1.el7 or later.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2022:4717?
RHSA-2022:4717 affects systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with kernel version 3.10.0-1062.67.1.el7 or earlier.
What is CVE-2022-0492 associated with RHSA-2022:4717?
CVE-2022-0492 is the identifier for the vulnerability that allows privilege escalation through the cgroups v1 release_agent feature.
When was RHSA-2022:4717 released?
RHSA-2022:4717 was released to address security vulnerabilities found in the Linux kernel packages.