RHSA-2020:2770: Moderate: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: usb: missing size check in the usbgetextradescriptor() leading to DoS (CVE-2018-20169) 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: hw: provide reporting and microcode mitigation toggle for CVE-2020-0543 / Special Register Buffer Data Sampling (SRBDS) (BZ#1840676)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2770?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2770 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2770?
To fix RHSA-2020:2770, update your kernel packages to version 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:2770 address?
RHSA-2020:2770 addresses a missing size check vulnerability in __usb_get_extra_descriptor() that can lead to a denial of service (CVE-2018-20169).
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:2770?
The affected packages include kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and kernel-tools among others, all requiring updates to version 3.10.0-693.69.1.el7 or higher.
Is there a recommended action for RHSA-2020:2770?
The recommended action for RHSA-2020:2770 is to apply the latest package updates as soon as possible to mitigate the vulnerability.