RHSA-2021:3766: Important: kernel security update

Published Oct 12, 2021
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Updated

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: Improper handling of VMIO|VMPFNMAP vmas in KVM can bypass RO checks (CVE-2021-22543) kernel: powerpc: KVM guest OS users can cause host OS memory corruption (CVE-2021-37576) 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.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-abi-whitelists<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debug-devel<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-devel<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-doc<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-headers<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/perf<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/python-perf<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
redhat/python-perf-debuginfo<3.10.0-514.93.1.el7
3.10.0-514.93.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Apr 21, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·03:34 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3766?

The severity of RHSA-2021:3766 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:3766?

To fix RHSA-2021:3766, update the kernel to version 3.10.0-514.93.1.el7.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:3766?

RHSA-2021:3766 addresses improper handling of VM_IO|VM_PFNMAP vmas in KVM (CVE-2021-22543) and other memory-related issues.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2021:3766?

RHSA-2021:3766 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel, including 3.10.0-514.93.1.el7.

5

Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2021:3766?

Yes, a reboot is required for the changes to take effect after applying the update for RHSA-2021:3766.

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