RHSA-2023:0395: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: memory corruption in AX88179178A based USB ethernet device. (CVE-2022-2964) 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): i40e sriov virtual functions not created (BZ#2140104) Data corruption on small files served by httpd, which is backed by cifs-mount (BZ#2144470) The "kernel BUG at mm/usercopy.c:103!" from BZ 2041529 is back on rhel-8.5 (BZ#2153233)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0395?
RHSA-2023:0395 has been classified as important due to potential security risks associated with memory corruption in USB ethernet devices.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0395?
To fix RHSA-2023:0395, update your kernel packages to version 4.18.0-193.98.1.el8_2 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2023:0395?
RHSA-2023:0395 affects systems running the impacted kernel package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:0395?
Currently, applying the recommended updates is the best course of action as there are no known effective workarounds.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2023:0395 address?
RHSA-2023:0395 addresses a memory corruption vulnerability in AX88179/178A based USB ethernet devices, identified as CVE-2022-2964.