RHSA-2024:1112: Important: linux-firmware security update
Important: linux-firmware security update
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The linux-firmware packages contain all of the firmware files that are required by various devices to operate.Security Fix(es): hw: intel: Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-46329) hw: amd: INVD instruction may lead to a loss of SEV-ES guest machine memory integrity problem (CVE-2023-20592) Bug Fix(es): linux-firmware: hw: intel: Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (RHEL-14257) linux-firmware: hw: amd: INVD instruction may lead to a loss of SEV-ES guest machine memory integrity problem (RHEL-13978) 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-2024:1112?
The severity of RHSA-2024:1112 is classified as Important due to potential protection mechanism failures affecting Intel hardware.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:1112?
To fix RHSA-2024:1112, update the linux-firmware and related firmware packages to the recommended versions provided by Red Hat.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2024:1112?
The affected packages in RHSA-2024:1112 include linux-firmware, iwl100-firmware, iwl1000-firmware, and several others related to Intel wireless firmware.
What devices are impacted by RHSA-2024:1112?
Devices impacted by RHSA-2024:1112 are those using Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi, which may experience firmware vulnerabilities.
Is there a specific firmware version to install for RHSA-2024:1112?
Yes, specific firmware versions such as linux-firmware version 20220210-114.git6342082c.el8_6 must be installed to mitigate the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2024:1112.