RHSA-2022:6741: 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#2106586) netfilter: backports from upstream (BZ#2120634)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6741?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6741 is classified as important due to a race condition vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6741?
To fix RHSA-2022:6741, you should update the kernel packages to version 3.10.0-1062.70.1.el7 or later as provided by Red Hat.
What is CVE-2022-1729 related to RHSA-2022:6741?
CVE-2022-1729 is the identifier for the vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2022:6741, which describes the race condition in perf_event_open.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:6741?
Affected packages include kernel, kernel-debug, bpftool, and several others specified in the advisory for the affected versions.
Is there a known workaround for RHSA-2022:6741?
There is no specific workaround documented for RHSA-2022:6741; the recommended action is to apply the security update.