RHSA-2020:1353: 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: 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.Bug Fix(es): update the MRG 2.5.z 3.10 realtime-kernel sources (BZ#1810602)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1353?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1353 is classified as moderate due to a heap overflow vulnerability in the Marvell WiFi driver.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1353?
To fix RHSA-2020:1353, upgrade to the kernel-rt package version 3.10.0-693.65.1.rt56.663.el6 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:1353?
RHSA-2020:1353 addresses a heap overflow vulnerability in the mwifiex_update_vs_ie() function of the Marvell WiFi driver (CVE-2019-14816).
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2020:1353?
Affected packages include kernel-rt, kernel-rt-debug, kernel-rt-devel and various other kernel-rt related packages on Red Hat systems.
What is the impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:1353?
The impact of the vulnerability can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user space application.