RHSA-2022:6248: Moderate: 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.Security Fix(es): information leak in scsiioctl() (CVE-2022-0494) a kernel-info-leak issue in pfkeyregister (CVE-2022-1353) 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.Bug Fix(es): update RT source tree to the RHEL-8.4.z11 source tree (BZ#2106751)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6248?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6248 is moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6248?
To address RHSA-2022:6248, upgrade the affected kernel-rt packages to version 4.18.0-305.62.1.rt7.134.el8_4.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:6248?
RHSA-2022:6248 addresses an information leak in scsi_ioctl() (CVE-2022-0494) and a kernel-info-leak issue in pfkey_register.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2022:6248?
The affected software packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-core, and kernel-rt-debug among others that are prior to version 4.18.0-305.62.1.rt7.134.el8_4.
Do I need to reboot after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:6248?
Yes, a reboot is required after updating the kernel-rt packages to ensure the changes take effect.