RHSA-2024:1004: Important: edk2 security update

Published Feb 27, 2024
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Updated

EDK (Embedded Development Kit) is a project to enable UEFI support for Virtual Machines. This package contains a sample 64-bit UEFI firmware for QEMU and KVM. Security Fix(es): edk2: Buffer overflow in the DHCPv6 client via a long Server ID option (CVE-2023-45230) 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

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/edk2<20190829git37eef91017ad-9.el8_2.3
20190829git37eef91017ad-9.el8_2.3
redhat/edk2-ovmf<20190829git37eef91017ad-9.el8_2.3
20190829git37eef91017ad-9.el8_2.3
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS

Remediation

Event History

Feb 27, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:22 AM
May 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:47 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:1004?

The severity of RHSA-2024:1004 has been classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:1004?

To fix RHSA-2024:1004, update the edk2 and edk2-ovmf packages to version 20190829git37eef91017ad-9.el8_2.3.

3

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2024:1004?

RHSA-2024:1004 addresses a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DHCPv6 client via a long Server ID option (CVE-2023-45230).

4

What systems are affected by RHSA-2024:1004?

RHSA-2024:1004 affects specific versions of the edk2 and edk2-ovmf packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.

5

Is CVE-2023-45230 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2023-45230 can be exploited remotely due to the nature of the buffer overflow in the DHCPv6 client.

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