RHSA-2020:2933: Moderate: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: powerpc: incomplete Spectre-RSB mitigation leads to information exposure (CVE-2019-18660)</li> 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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> Page soft offlining may result in soft lockup or crash during hugepage migration (BZ#1839653)</li> <li> Backport NETDEVCHANGE event fix for LACP (BZ#1841819)</li>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2933?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2933 is considered moderate due to the incomplete mitigation of the Spectre-RSB vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2933?
To fix RHSA-2020:2933, you should update the kernel package to version 2.6.32-754.31.1.el6 or higher.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:2933 address?
RHSA-2020:2933 addresses the CVE-2019-18660 vulnerability, related to powerpc with incomplete Spectre-RSB mitigation.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2020:2933?
RHSA-2020:2933 affects systems running the kernel package version 2.6.32-754.31.1.el6.
Is RHSA-2020:2933 applicable to all users?
RHSA-2020:2933 is applicable primarily to users of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 kernel and related packages.