RHSA-2022:7186: Important: device-mapper-multipath security update
The device-mapper-multipath packages provide tools that use the device-mapper multipath kernel module to manage multipath devices.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> device-mapper-multipath: Authorization bypass, multipathd daemon listens for client connections on an abstract Unix socket (CVE-2022-41974)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7186?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7186 is classified as important due to potential authorization bypass vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7186?
To fix RHSA-2022:7186, update the affected device-mapper-multipath packages to version 0.4.9-136.el7_9.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:7186?
The affected packages of RHSA-2022:7186 include device-mapper-multipath, device-mapper-multipath-debuginfo, and other related libraries.
What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:7186?
RHSA-2022:7186 addresses an authorization bypass vulnerability in the multipathd daemon's management of client connections.
Is RHSA-2022:7186 applicable to my system?
RHSA-2022:7186 is applicable to systems running the affected version of Red Hat device-mapper-multipath software.