RHSA-2020:0831: Important: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: heap-based buffer overflow in mwifiexprocesscountryie() function in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/staioctl.c (CVE-2019-14895) 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) 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 is the severity of RHSA-2020:0831?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0831 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0831?
You can fix RHSA-2020:0831 by updating to the kernel version 4.18.0-80.16.1.el8_0.
What are the impacted packages in RHSA-2020:0831?
The impacted packages include kernel, bpftool, and several kernel-related packages in version 4.18.0-80.16.1.el8_0.
What are the vulnerabilities addressed by RHSA-2020:0831?
RHSA-2020:0831 addresses a heap-based buffer overflow in the mwifiex_process_country_ie() function.
Is RHSA-2020:0831 applicable to all Linux distributions?
No, RHSA-2020:0831 specifically applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems.