RHSA-2018:1348: 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-2018:1348?
The severity of RHSA-2018:1348 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:1348?
You can fix RHSA-2018:1348 by updating the affected kernel packages to version 3.10.0-514.48.3.el7.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2018:1348?
RHSA-2018:1348 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2018-1087 and CVE-2018-8897.
Which Red Hat systems are affected by RHSA-2018:1348?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with kernel version up to 3.10.0-514.48.3.el7 is affected by RHSA-2018:1348.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2018:1348 before applying a patch?
There are no specific workarounds for RHSA-2018:1348 recommended before applying the security patch.