RHSA-2020:0790: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: buffer overflow in cfg80211mgdwextgiwessid in net/wireless/wext-sme.c (CVE-2019-17133) kernel: unprivileged users able to create RAW sockets in AFISDN network protocol. (CVE-2019-17055) 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): LACP bond does not function because bonding driver sees slave speed & duplex as Unknown (BZ#1772779) ixgbevf guess causes excessive interrupts in hypervisor due to get link settings (BZ#1795404)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0790?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0790 is classified as important due to vulnerabilities including buffer overflow and unprivileged raw socket creation.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0790?
To fix RHSA-2020:0790, update the affected kernel packages to version 2.6.32-754.28.1.el6 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:0790?
RHSA-2020:0790 addresses a buffer overflow in cfg80211_mgd_wext_giwessid and allows unprivileged users to create RAW sockets.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:0790?
RHSA-2020:0790 affects systems running kernel version 2.6.32-754.28.1.el6.
Is RHSA-2020:0790 related to any specific Linux distributions?
RHSA-2020:0790 specifically relates to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution.