RHSA-2019:3218: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): hardware: bluetooth: BR/EDR encryption key negotiation attacks (KNOB) (CVE-2019-9506) 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.Bug Fix(es): kernel build: parallelize redhat/mod-sign.sh (BZ#1755326)
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What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3218?
The severity of RHSA-2019:3218 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:3218?
To fix RHSA-2019:3218, update the kernel package to version 3.10.0-514.70.1.el7.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2019:3218 address?
RHSA-2019:3218 addresses a vulnerability related to Bluetooth BR/EDR encryption key negotiation attacks (KNOB) identified as CVE-2019-9506.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2019:3218?
The affected packages in RHSA-2019:3218 include various kernel packages such as kernel, kernel-devel, and kernel-headers.
Is there any known exploit for RHSA-2019:3218?
As of now, there are no widely known exploits for the vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2019:3218, but it is critical to apply updates.