RHSA-2024:7482: Moderate: linux-firmware security update

Published Oct 2, 2024
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Updated

Moderate: 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): kernel: hw: amd:Incomplete system memory cleanup in SEV firmware corrupt guest private memory (CVE-2023-31356) 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<20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
redhat/iwl100-firmware<39.31.5.1-118.3.el8_8.1
39.31.5.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl1000-firmware<39.31.5.1-118.3.el8_8.1
39.31.5.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl105-firmware<18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl135-firmware<18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl2000-firmware<18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl2030-firmware<18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl3160-firmware<25.30.13.0-118.3.el8_8.1
25.30.13.0-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl3945-firmware<15.32.2.9-118.3.el8_8.1
15.32.2.9-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl4965-firmware<228.61.2.24-118.3.el8_8.1
228.61.2.24-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl5000-firmware<8.83.5.1_1-118.3.el8_8.1
8.83.5.1_1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl5150-firmware<8.24.2.2-118.3.el8_8.1
8.24.2.2-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl6000-firmware<9.221.4.1-118.3.el8_8.1
9.221.4.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl6000g2a-firmware<18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl6000g2b-firmware<18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
18.168.6.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl6050-firmware<41.28.5.1-118.3.el8_8.1
41.28.5.1-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/iwl7260-firmware<25.30.13.0-118.3.el8_8.1
25.30.13.0-118.3.el8_8.1
redhat/libertas-sd8686-firmware<20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
redhat/libertas-sd8787-firmware<20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
redhat/libertas-usb8388-firmware<20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
redhat/libertas-usb8388-olpc-firmware<20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
redhat/linux-firmware<20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
20240827-118.3.git3cff7109.el8_8
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - 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 - Update Services for SAP Solutions

Remediation

Event History

Oct 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:04 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:7482?

The severity of RHSA-2024:7482 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:7482?

To fix RHSA-2024:7482, update the affected linux-firmware packages to the specified versions.

3

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:7482?

RHSA-2024:7482 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64, Server for TUS, IBM z Systems, x86_64, and Power architectures.

4

What security issue is addressed in RHSA-2024:7482?

RHSA-2024:7482 addresses an incomplete system memory cleanup issue in SEV firmware that could corrupt guest private memory.

5

What packages need to be updated for RHSA-2024:7482?

The packages that need to be updated for RHSA-2024:7482 include various firmware packages like linux-firmware and iwl firmware for specific devices.

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