RHSA-2020:0328: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update
The kernel-rt packages provide the Real Time Linux Kernel, which enables fine-tuning for systems with extremely high determinism requirements.Security Fix(es): kernel: heap overflow in mwifiexupdatevsie() function of Marvell WiFi driver (CVE-2019-14816) kernel: heap-based buffer overflow in mwifiexprocesscountryie() function in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/staioctl.c (CVE-2019-14895) kernel: heap overflow in marvell/mwifiex/tdls.c (CVE-2019-14901) kernel: rtlp2pnoaie in drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/ps.c in the Linux kernel lacks a certain upper-bound check, leading to a buffer overflow (CVE-2019-17666) kernel: heap overflow in mwifiexsetuaprates() function of Marvell Wifi Driver leading to DoS (CVE-2019-14814) kernel: heap-overflow in mwifiexsetwmmparams() function of Marvell WiFi driver leading to DoS (CVE-2019-14815) kernel: incomplete fix for race condition between mmgetnotzero()/gettaskmm() and core dumping in CVE-2019-11599 (CVE-2019-14898) Kernel: KVM: export MSRIA32TSXCTRL to guest - incomplete fix for TAA (CVE-2019-11135) (CVE-2019-19338) 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-rt: update RT source tree to the RHEL-8.1.z2 source tree (BZ#1780326)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0328?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0328 is categorized as critical due to a heap overflow vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0328?
To fix RHSA-2020:0328, update the affected kernel-rt packages to version 4.18.0-147.5.1.rt24.98.el8_1.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:0328?
RHSA-2020:0328 addresses a heap overflow vulnerability in the mwifiex_update_vs_ie() function of the Marvell WiFi driver (CVE-2019-14816).
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:0328?
RHSA-2020:0328 affects various kernel-rt packages including kernel-rt, kernel-rt-core, and kernel-rt-debug across multiple architectures.
Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2020:0328?
Yes, a reboot is required after applying the fix to ensure the new kernel is loaded and the vulnerability is mitigated.