RHSA-2021:2715: 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: sizet-to-int conversion vulnerability in the filesystem layer (CVE-2021-33909) kernel: race condition for removal of the HCI controller (CVE-2021-32399) 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-rt: update RT source tree to the RHEL-8.4.z2 source tree (BZ#1975405)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2715?
RHSA-2021:2715 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the kernel-rt packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2715?
To fix RHSA-2021:2715, you should update the kernel-rt packages to version 4.18.0-305.10.2.rt7.83.el8_4 or newer.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2021:2715?
RHSA-2021:2715 addresses a size_t-to-int conversion vulnerability in the filesystem layer, designated as CVE-2021-33909.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2021:2715?
Affected versions by RHSA-2021:2715 include kernel-rt packages prior to 4.18.0-305.10.2.rt7.83.el8_4.
Is RHSA-2021:2715 applicable to systems running kernel-rt?
Yes, RHSA-2021:2715 specifically affects systems that utilize the Real Time Linux Kernel (kernel-rt) packages.