RHSA-2019:4171: Important: kpatch-patch security update

Published Dec 10, 2019
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Updated

This is a kernel live patch module which is automatically loaded by the RPM post-install script to modify the code of a running kernel.<br>Security Fix:<br><li> kernel: brcmfmac heap buffer overflow in brcmfwowlndresults (CVE-2019-9500)</li> 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.

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_1-1-3.el7
3_10_0-957_35_1-1-3.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_2-1-2.el7
3_10_0-957_35_2-1-2.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_1-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_1-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_2-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_2-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_3-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_3-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_1-1-3.el7
3_10_0-957_35_1-1-3.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_1-debuginfo-1-3.el7
3_10_0-957_35_1-debuginfo-1-3.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_2-1-2.el7
3_10_0-957_35_2-1-2.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_2-debuginfo-1-2.el7
3_10_0-957_35_2-debuginfo-1-2.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_1-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_1-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_1-debuginfo-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_1-debuginfo-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_2-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_2-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_2-debuginfo-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_2-debuginfo-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_3-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_3-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_3-debuginfo-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_3-debuginfo-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_1-1-3.el7
3_10_0-957_35_1-1-3.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_1-debuginfo-1-3.el7
3_10_0-957_35_1-debuginfo-1-3.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_2-1-2.el7
3_10_0-957_35_2-1-2.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_35_2-debuginfo-1-2.el7
3_10_0-957_35_2-debuginfo-1-2.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_1-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_1-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_1-debuginfo-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_1-debuginfo-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_2-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_2-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_2-debuginfo-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_2-debuginfo-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_3-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_3-1-1.el7
redhat/kpatch-patch<3_10_0-957_38_3-debuginfo-1-1.el7
3_10_0-957_38_3-debuginfo-1-1.el7

Remediation

Event History

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2019:4171?

The severity of RHSA-2019:4171 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2019:4171?

To fix RHSA-2019:4171, install the appropriate version of the kpatch-patch package mentioned in the advisory.

3

What does RHSA-2019:4171 address?

RHSA-2019:4171 addresses a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the brcmfmac driver.

4

Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2019:4171?

RHSA-2019:4171 affects multiple versions of the kpatch-patch package, specifically those listed in the advisory.

5

Is there a known exploit for RHSA-2019:4171?

As of now, there are no public exploits specifically targeting the vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2019:4171.

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