RHSA-2024:1075: Important: edk2 security update
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) edk2: Buffer overflow when processing DNS Servers option in a DHCPv6 Advertise message (CVE-2023-45234) 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-2024:1075?
The severity of RHSA-2024:1075 is critical due to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DHCPv6 client.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:1075?
To fix RHSA-2024:1075, update to the package version 20230524-4.el9_3.2 or higher.
Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:1075?
Affected products include Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 and ARM 64, among others.
What is CVE-2023-45230 related to RHSA-2024:1075?
CVE-2023-45230 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DHCPv6 client, which is addressed in RHSA-2024:1075.
Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2024:1075?
Yes, a reboot may be required to fully apply the security updates for RHSA-2024:1075.