RHSA-2020:1473: 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: 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): port show-kabi to python3 (BZ#1806925)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1473?
The RHSA-2020:1473 vulnerability is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1473?
To fix RHSA-2020:1473, you need to update the kernel packages to version 3.10.0-514.74.1.el7.
What does RHSA-2020:1473 affect?
RHSA-2020:1473 affects various kernel related packages such as kernel, kernel-debug, and kernel-devel on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:1473?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2020:1473 involves a buffer overflow due to a lack of upper-bound check in the rtl_p2p_noa_ie function.
Is RHSA-2020:1473 a zero-day vulnerability?
No, RHSA-2020:1473 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it has been publicly disclosed and fixes have been made available.