RHSA-2024:3939: Important: linux-firmware security update

Published Jun 17, 2024
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Updated

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.Security Fix(es): hw: intel: Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-46329) hw: intel: Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-27635) hw: intel: Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-40964) hw: intel: Improper input validation in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-36351) hw: intel: Improper input validation in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi (CVE-2022-38076) 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

29 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/linux-firmware<20200421-83.git78c0348.el7_9
20200421-83.git78c0348.el7_9
redhat/iwl100-firmware<39.31.5.1-83.el7_9
39.31.5.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl1000-firmware<39.31.5.1-83.el7_9
39.31.5.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl105-firmware<18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl135-firmware<18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl2000-firmware<18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl2030-firmware<18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl3160-firmware<25.30.13.0-83.el7_9
25.30.13.0-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl3945-firmware<15.32.2.9-83.el7_9
15.32.2.9-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl4965-firmware<228.61.2.24-83.el7_9
228.61.2.24-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl5000-firmware<8.83.5.1_1-83.el7_9
8.83.5.1_1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl5150-firmware<8.24.2.2-83.el7_9
8.24.2.2-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl6000-firmware<9.221.4.1-83.el7_9
9.221.4.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl6000g2a-firmware<18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl6000g2b-firmware<18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
18.168.6.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl6050-firmware<41.28.5.1-83.el7_9
41.28.5.1-83.el7_9
redhat/iwl7260-firmware<25.30.13.0-83.el7_9
25.30.13.0-83.el7_9
redhat/linux-firmware<20200421-83.git78c0348.el7_9
20200421-83.git78c0348.el7_9
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support

Remediation

Event History

Jun 17, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:19 AM
Feb 2, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:56 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:3939?

RHSA-2024:3939 has been classified as important due to the potential impact on device security through the intel protection mechanism failure.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:3939?

To fix RHSA-2024:3939, update the affected linux-firmware and associated firmware packages to the specified versions listed in the advisory.

3

Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:3939?

RHSA-2024:3939 affects various Red Hat Enterprise Linux products including versions for Power, IBM z Systems, Desktop, and Workstation.

4

What is the main vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2024:3939?

The main vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2024:3939 is a protection mechanism failure in certain Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi devices, identified as CVE-2022-46329.

5

Is there any risk if RHSA-2024:3939 is not applied?

If RHSA-2024:3939 is not applied, affected devices may be vulnerable to exploitation due to the identified security flaw.

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