RHSA-2024:2264: 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 when handling Server ID option from a DHCPv6 proxy Advertise message (CVE-2023-45235) EDK2: heap buffer overflow in Tcg2MeasureGptTable() (CVE-2022-36763) EDK2: heap buffer overflow in Tcg2MeasurePeImage() (CVE-2022-36764) edk2: Integer underflow when processing IANA/IATA options in a DHCPv6 Advertise message (CVE-2023-45229) edk2: Out of Bounds read when handling a ND Redirect message with truncated options (CVE-2023-45231) edk2: Infinite loop when parsing unknown options in the Destination Options header (CVE-2023-45232) edk2: Infinite loop when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header (CVE-2023-45233) openssl: Excessive time spent checking DH keys and parameters (CVE-2023-3446) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:2264?
The severity of RHSA-2024:2264 is critical due to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the EDK package.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:2264?
To fix RHSA-2024:2264, you need to update the affected packages to version 20231122-6.el9 or newer.
Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:2264?
The affected products include Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64, Power, ARM 64, and IBM z Systems, among others.
What type of vulnerability is described in RHSA-2024:2264?
RHSA-2024:2264 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability that affects the handling of Server ID options from a DHCPv6 proxy message.
Is a workaround available for RHSA-2024:2264?
No specific workaround is provided for RHSA-2024:2264, and applying the recommended update is the best course of action.