RHSA-2024:0753: Moderate: linux-firmware security update

Published Feb 8, 2024
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Updated

Moderate: linux-firmware security update

Other sources

The linux-firmware packages contain all of the firmware files that are required by various devices to operate.Security Fix(es): (RCVE-2023-20592) 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.

Red Hat

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/linux-firmware<20200421-82.git78c0348.el7_9
20200421-82.git78c0348.el7_9
redhat/iwl100-firmware<39.31.5.1-82.el7_9
39.31.5.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl1000-firmware<39.31.5.1-82.el7_9
39.31.5.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl105-firmware<18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl135-firmware<18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl2000-firmware<18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl2030-firmware<18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl3160-firmware<25.30.13.0-82.el7_9
25.30.13.0-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl3945-firmware<15.32.2.9-82.el7_9
15.32.2.9-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl4965-firmware<228.61.2.24-82.el7_9
228.61.2.24-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl5000-firmware<8.83.5.1_1-82.el7_9
8.83.5.1_1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl5150-firmware<8.24.2.2-82.el7_9
8.24.2.2-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl6000-firmware<9.221.4.1-82.el7_9
9.221.4.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl6000g2a-firmware<18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl6000g2b-firmware<18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
18.168.6.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl6050-firmware<41.28.5.1-82.el7_9
41.28.5.1-82.el7_9
redhat/iwl7260-firmware<25.30.13.0-82.el7_9
25.30.13.0-82.el7_9
redhat/linux-firmware<20200421-82.git78c0348.el7_9
20200421-82.git78c0348.el7_9
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian

Remediation

Event History

Feb 8, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:23 PM
Aug 26, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:53 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:0753?

The severity of RHSA-2024:0753 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:0753?

To fix RHSA-2024:0753, you need to update the affected linux-firmware packages to the specified versions mentioned in the advisory.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2024:0753?

The affected packages include linux-firmware, iwl100-firmware, iwl1000-firmware, and several other firmware packages.

4

What is the main security issue addressed by RHSA-2024:0753?

RHSA-2024:0753 addresses security vulnerabilities related to firmware that could potentially lead to unauthorized access or other security risks.

5

Is it safe to continue using my system without applying the RHSA-2024:0753 update?

Continuing to use your system without applying the RHSA-2024:0753 update poses a risk, as it leaves the system potentially vulnerable to the identified security issues.

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