RHSA-2022:6872: Important: kernel security update

Published Oct 11, 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> a use-after-free in clsroute filter implementation may lead to privilege escalation (CVE-2022-2588)</li> <li> Incomplete cleanup of multi-core shared buffers (aka SBDR) (CVE-2022-21123)</li> <li> Incomplete cleanup of microarchitectural fill buffers (aka SBDS) (CVE-2022-21125)</li> <li> Incomplete cleanup in specific special register write operations (aka DRPW) (CVE-2022-21166)</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

50 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-core<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-cross-headers<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-core<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debuginfo-common-ppc64le<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-devel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-doc<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-headers<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/perf<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/bpftool-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-core<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-cross-headers<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-core<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debug-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-devel<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-headers<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-modules-extra<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/perf<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
redhat/python3-perf-debuginfo<4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1
4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1

Remediation

Event History

Mar 15, 2025
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6872?

The severity of RHSA-2022:6872 is classified as important due to potential privilege escalation impacts.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6872?

To address RHSA-2022:6872, update your kernel to version 4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:6872?

RHSA-2022:6872 addresses a use-after-free in cls_route filter leading to privilege escalation and incomplete cleanup of multi-core shared buffers.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:6872?

RHSA-2022:6872 affects systems running specific versions of the Red Hat kernel and associated packages, such as 4.18.0-147.76.1.el8_1.

5

What is the impact of not addressing RHSA-2022:6872?

Failing to address RHSA-2022:6872 could result in unauthorized privilege escalation, compromising system security.

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