RHSA-2023:5588: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time - Telecommunications Update Service
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV - Telecommunications Update Service
redhat/kernel-rt<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-core<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-core<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-debuginfo<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules-extra<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debuginfo<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-devel<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-modules<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-modules-extra<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-debug-kvm<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt-kvm<4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules-extra to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-modules to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-modules-extra to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-debug-kvm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt-kvm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
02:00 PM
Jul 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:5588?

The severity of RHSA-2023:5588 is high.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:5588?

To fix RHSA-2023:5588, update to version 4.18.0-193.116.1.rt13.167.el8_2 or later of the kernel-rt package.

3

What is the affected software for RHSA-2023:5588?

The affected software for RHSA-2023:5588 is Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time - Telecommunications Update Service.

4

Where can I find more information about RHSA-2023:5588?

You can find more information about RHSA-2023:5588 at the following URLs: [https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5588](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5588), [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2147364](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2147364), [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2225511](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2225511).

5

What is the CWE ID for RHSA-2023:5588?

The CWE ID for RHSA-2023:5588 is 416.

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