RHSA-2018:1345: Important: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> Kernel: KVM: error in exception handling leads to wrong debug stack value (CVE-2018-1087)</li> <li> Kernel: error in exception handling leads to DoS (CVE-2018-8897)</li> <li> kernel: ptrace() incorrect error handling leads to corruption and DoS (CVE-2018-1000199)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Red Hat would like to thank Andy Lutomirski for reporting CVE-2018-1087 and CVE-2018-1000199 and Nick Peterson (Everdox Tech LLC) and Andy Lutomirski for reporting CVE-2018-8897.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:1345?
RHSA-2018:1345 addresses critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could lead to denial of service or compromise of system integrity.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:1345?
To fix RHSA-2018:1345, update your kernel package to version 3.10.0-693.25.4.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2018:1345?
RHSA-2018:1345 addresses vulnerabilities such as CVE-2018-1087 and CVE-2018-8897.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2018:1345?
RHSA-2018:1345 affects systems running the kernel package version 3.10.0-693.25.4.el7 or earlier.
Is a reboot required after applying RHSA-2018:1345?
Yes, a reboot is typically required to ensure that the updated kernel is loaded after applying RHSA-2018:1345.