RHSA-2024:6990: Important: kernel-rt security update
First published: Tue Sep 24 2024(Updated: )
Important: kernel-rt security update
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel-rt | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-core | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-core | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-debuginfo | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules-extra | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debuginfo | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-devel | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-modules | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-modules-extra | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-debug-kvm | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| redhat/kernel-rt-kvm | <5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 | 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV for x86_64 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV for x86_64 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6990 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2269189
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2282345
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2283390
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2297568
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2297579
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2298109
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2298122
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2298135
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2298155
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2300429
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2300448
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:6990?
RHSA-2024:6990 is classified as an important security update for the kernel-rt packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:6990?
To mitigate the vulnerability in RHSA-2024:6990, update your system to kernel-rt version 5.14.0-70.117.1.rt21.189.el9_0.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:6990?
RHSA-2024:6990 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for x86_64 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV for x86_64.
What types of packages does RHSA-2024:6990 apply to?
RHSA-2024:6990 applies to various kernel-rt packages including kernel-rt-core, kernel-rt-debug, and kernel-rt-modules, among others.
What is the purpose of the kernel-rt update in RHSA-2024:6990?
The kernel-rt update in RHSA-2024:6990 aims to fix a race condition in accessing memory_section->usage, enhancing system stability.
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