RHSA-2024:3422: Important: linux-firmware security update

Published May 28, 2024
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Important: linux-firmware security update

Other sources

The linux-firmware packages contain all of the firmware files that are required by various devices to operate.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> linux-firmware: hw: intel: Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-27635)</li> <li> linux-firmware: hw: intel: Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-40964)</li> <li> linux-firmware: hw: intel: Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-46329)</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.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/linux-firmware<20220209-130.el9_0
20220209-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl100-firmware<39.31.5.1-130.el9_0
39.31.5.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl1000-firmware<39.31.5.1-130.el9_0
39.31.5.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl105-firmware<18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl135-firmware<18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl2000-firmware<18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl2030-firmware<18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl3160-firmware<25.30.13.0-130.el9_0
25.30.13.0-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl5000-firmware<8.83.5.1_1-130.el9_0
8.83.5.1_1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl5150-firmware<8.24.2.2-130.el9_0
8.24.2.2-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl6000g2a-firmware<18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl6000g2b-firmware<18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
18.168.6.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl6050-firmware<41.28.5.1-130.el9_0
41.28.5.1-130.el9_0
redhat/iwl7260-firmware<25.30.13.0-130.el9_0
25.30.13.0-130.el9_0
redhat/libertas-sd8787-firmware<20220209-130.el9_0
20220209-130.el9_0
redhat/linux-firmware<20220209-130.el9_0
20220209-130.el9_0
redhat/linux-firmware-whence<20220209-130.el9_0
20220209-130.el9_0
redhat/netronome-firmware<20220209-130.el9_0
20220209-130.el9_0
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates

Remediation

Event History

May 28, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:04 PM
Jun 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:32 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:3422?

RHSA-2024:3422 is classified as important due to improper access control vulnerabilities in the linux-firmware packages.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:3422?

To resolve RHSA-2024:3422, update the linux-firmware and related firmware packages to the specified versions provided in the advisory.

3

Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:3422?

RHSA-2024:3422 affects several Red Hat Enterprise Linux products across multiple architectures, including x86_64, Power, and ARM.

4

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2024:3422 address?

RHSA-2024:3422 addresses vulnerabilities related to improper access control for Intel's PROSet/Wireless WiFi.

5

Is there a specific version to install for RHSA-2024:3422?

Yes, the recommended version to install for the linux-firmware package is 20220209-130.el9_0 along with other specified firmware versions.

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