RHSA-2022:7191: 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.Security Fix(es): device-mapper-multipath: Authorization bypass, multipathd daemon listens for client connections on an abstract Unix socket (CVE-2022-41974) 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-2022:7191?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7191 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7191?
You can fix RHSA-2022:7191 by updating the affected packages to version 0.8.4-10.el8_4.4 or later.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2022:7191?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2022:7191 is related to an authorization bypass in the device-mapper-multipath component.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:7191?
The affected packages include device-mapper-multipath, device-mapper-multipath-libs, and kpartx, among others.
Is RHSA-2022:7191 applicable to multiple architectures?
Yes, RHSA-2022:7191 is applicable to multiple architectures including x86_64 and ppc64le.