RHSA-2024:8831: Low: bcc security update

Published Nov 5, 2024
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Updated

BPF Compiler Collection (BCC) is a toolkit for easier creation of efficient kernel tracing and manipulation programs. BCC uses the extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) tool.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> bcc: unprivileged users can force loading of compromised linux headers (CVE-2024-2314)</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.

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-debugsource<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-tools<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-tools-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/python3-bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-debugsource<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-tools<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-tools-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/python3-bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-debugsource<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-tools<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-tools-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/python3-bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/bcc-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/bcc-debugsource<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/bcc-tools<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/bcc-tools-debuginfo<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/python3-bcc<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/bcc-devel<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-doc<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-devel<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
redhat/bcc-devel<0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
0.25.0-9.el8_10.aa
redhat/bcc-devel<0.25.0-9.el8_10
0.25.0-9.el8_10
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems

Remediation

Event History

Nov 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:04 AM
Dec 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:39 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:8831?

The severity of RHSA-2024:8831 is classified as low.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:8831?

To fix RHSA-2024:8831, update the affected bcc package to version 0.25.0-9.el8_10.

3

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2024:8831 address?

RHSA-2024:8831 addresses the vulnerability where unprivileged users can force loading of compromised Linux headers.

4

Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:8831?

Affected products include multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for various architectures.

5

When was RHSA-2024:8831 released?

RHSA-2024:8831 was released as part of a security advisory by Red Hat.

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