RHSA-2025:8246: Moderate: kernel security update

Published May 28, 2025
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Moderate: kernel security update

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The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: wifi: rtw89: Fix array index mistake in rtw89stainfogetiter() (CVE-2024-43842) 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

112 affected componentsFixes available
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 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 Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
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Event History

May 28, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2025:8246?

The severity of RHSA-2025:8246 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2025:8246?

To fix RHSA-2025:8246, you need to update the kernel package to version 4.18.0-553.54.1.el8_10.

3

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2025:8246?

RHSA-2025:8246 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and associated products for various architectures including x86_64, ARM 64, Power, and IBM z Systems.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2025:8246?

RHSA-2025:8246 addresses a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to an array index mistake in the rtw89_sta_info_get_iter() function.

5

Is RHSA-2025:8246 related to CVE-2024-43842?

Yes, RHSA-2025:8246 is associated with CVE-2024-43842.

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