RHSA-2022:5802: Important: kernel security update

Published Aug 2, 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: a use-after-free write in the netfilter subsystem can lead to privilege escalation to root (CVE-2022-32250)</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

36 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/bpftool<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-bootwrapper<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-957.95.1.el7
3.10.0-957.95.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Mar 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:41 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:5802?

The severity of RHSA-2022:5802 is classified as critical due to the privilege escalation vulnerability it addresses.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:5802?

To fix RHSA-2022:5802, update the affected kernel packages to version 3.10.0-957.95.1.el7 or later.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:5802 address?

RHSA-2022:5802 addresses a use-after-free write vulnerability in the netfilter subsystem that can lead to privilege escalation.

4

Which versions of the kernel are affected by RHSA-2022:5802?

Kernel versions prior to 3.10.0-957.95.1.el7 are affected by RHSA-2022:5802.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:5802?

There are no specific workarounds provided for RHSA-2022:5802; applying the recommended update is the best solution.

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