RHSA-2025:8247: Moderate: kernel-rt security update

Published May 28, 2025
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Updated

Moderate: kernel-rt security update

Other sources

The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.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

17 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time
redhat/kernel-rt<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-core<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-core<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-debuginfo<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules-extra<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debuginfo<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-devel<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-modules<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-modules-extra<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-kvm<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
redhat/kernel-rt-kvm<4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10
4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10

Remediation

Event History

May 28, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the impact of RHSA-2025:8247 on kernel-rt packages?

RHSA-2025:8247 addresses an array index mistake in the wifi functionality of the kernel-rt packages, potentially affecting system stability.

2

How can I resolve RHSA-2025:8247 on my system?

To fix RHSA-2025:8247, you should update the kernel-rt packages to version 4.18.0-553.54.1.rt7.395.el8_10.

3

What are the affected products in RHSA-2025:8247?

The affected products include Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time and its variants, specifically those under the kernel-rt package.

4

What severity level does RHSA-2025:8247 have?

RHSA-2025:8247 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

5

Why is it important to address RHSA-2025:8247?

It is important to address RHSA-2025:8247 to ensure the security and stability of systems reliant on the Real Time Linux Kernel.

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