RHSA-2024:10268: Moderate: edk2 security update
First published: Tue Nov 26 2024(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. <br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> edk2: Integer overflows in PeCoffLoaderRelocateImage (CVE-2024-38796)</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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/edk2 | <20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7 | 20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7 |
| redhat/edk2-ovmf | <20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7 | 20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7 |
| redhat/edk2-aarch64 | <20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7 | 20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:10268?
The severity of RHSA-2024:10268 is classified as moderate due to the potential effect of integer overflow vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:10268?
To fix RHSA-2024:10268, update the edk2 and edk2-ovmf packages to version 20220126gitbb1bba3d77-4.el8_8.7.
Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:10268?
Affected products include Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64, ARM 64, and their related update packages.
What is CVE-2024-38796 in relation to RHSA-2024:10268?
CVE-2024-38796 refers to an integer overflow vulnerability found in the PeCoffLoaderRelocateImage function in the edk2 package.
Is there a recommended action for users of RHSA-2024:10268?
Users of RHSA-2024:10268 should apply the security updates as soon as possible to mitigate the vulnerability.
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