RHSA-2020:0028: Important: kpatch-patch security update
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.Security Fix(es): hw: Machine Check Error on Page Size Change (IFU) (CVE-2018-12207) hw: TSX Transaction Asynchronous Abort (TAA) (CVE-2019-11135) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2020:0028?
RHSA-2020:0028 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2018-12207 (Machine Check Error on Page Size Change) and others related to the kernel live patch module.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0028?
To fix RHSA-2020:0028, update the kpatch-patch package to the recommended version as specified in the advisory.
What is the severity level of RHSA-2020:0028?
RHSA-2020:0028 has been classified with an important severity level.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2020:0028?
Affected software versions for RHSA-2020:0028 include kpatch-patch versions before 3_10_0-1062-1-9.el7.
Is a reboot required after applying RHSA-2020:0028?
A reboot may be required after applying RHSA-2020:0028 to ensure all changes take effect.