RHSA-2022:6432: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: race condition in perfeventopen leads to privilege escalation (CVE-2022-1729) 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): Posix ACL object is leaked in several places upon setattr and fsetxattr syscalls (BZ#2106587)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6432?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6432 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6432?
To fix RHSA-2022:6432, you should upgrade to the kernel version 3.10.0-957.97.1.el7 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:6432 address?
RHSA-2022:6432 addresses a race condition in perf_event_open that can lead to privilege escalation (CVE-2022-1729).
Which package is affected by RHSA-2022:6432?
The kernel package along with several related packages are affected by RHSA-2022:6432.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:6432?
No specific workaround is noted for RHSA-2022:6432; upgrading the affected packages is the recommended action.