RHSA-2021:2732: Important: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: sizet-to-int conversion vulnerability in the filesystem layer (CVE-2021-33909) kernel: SCSI target (LIO) write to any block on ILO backstore (CVE-2020-28374) kernel: Use after free via PI futex state (CVE-2021-3347) kernel: use-after-free in net/bluetooth/hcievent.c when destroying an hcichan (CVE-2021-33034) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the vulnerabilities fixed in RHSA-2021:2732?
RHSA-2021:2732 addresses a size_t-to-int conversion vulnerability in the filesystem layer and a SCSI target write access issue.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2732?
To fix RHSA-2021:2732, upgrade the kernel packages to version 3.10.0-693.90.2.el7 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2021:2732?
RHSA-2021:2732 affects systems running the kernel packages prior to version 3.10.0-693.90.2.el7.
What is the severity level of RHSA-2021:2732?
The severity level of RHSA-2021:2732 is classified as important.
Is there any downtime required for the patch in RHSA-2021:2732?
Yes, applying the patch for RHSA-2021:2732 may require a system reboot for the changes to take effect.