RHSA-2023:5622: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
Important: kernel security and bug fix update
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The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: net/sched: clsu32 component reference counter leak if tcfchangeindev() fails (CVE-2023-3609) kernel: netfilter: use-after-free in nftables when processing batch requests can lead to privilege escalation (CVE-2023-32233) kernel: nftables: stack-out-of-bounds-read in nftbyteordereval() (CVE-2023-35001) 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): Low memory deadlock with md devices and external (imsm) metadata handling (BZ#1703180) cifs: memory leak in smb2querysymlink (BZ#2166706) bnxten: panic in bnxttxint Redux (BZ#2175062) NFS client loop in BINDCONNTOSESSION (BZ#2219604)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:5622?
The severity of RHSA-2023:5622 is categorized as important, indicating a significant impact on security.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:5622?
To remediate RHSA-2023:5622, update your system to kernel version 3.10.0-1160.102.1.el7 or later.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2023:5622?
RHSA-2023:5622 affects multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux products, including Desktop, Server, and Workstation versions.
Is RHSA-2023:5622 related to a security vulnerability?
Yes, RHSA-2023:5622 includes security fixes for vulnerabilities found in the kernel.
What are the key packages that need to be updated for RHSA-2023:5622?
Key packages that must be updated for RHSA-2023:5622 include kernel, bpftool, and various kernel debugging packages.