SB2022101859 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support update for kernel 



SB2022101859 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support update for kernel

Published: October 18, 2022 Updated: March 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022101859
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45485)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45486)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of the IPv4 protocol in the Linux kernel. A remote attacker can disclose internal state in some situations.


3) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2588)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the network packet scheduler implementation in the route4_change() function in Linux kernel when removing all references to a route filter before freeing it. A local user can run a specially crafted program to crash the kernel or execute arbitrary code.


4) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21123)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel processors due to excessive data output when DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) is utilized. An attacker (both local and remote) with administrative access to a virtual machine that has an attached DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) device can obtain information stored in physical memory about the hypervisor or other virtual machines that reside on the same host.



5) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21125)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel processors due to excessive data output when DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) is utilized. An attacker (both local and remote) with administrative access to a virtual machine that has an attached DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) device can obtain information stored in physical memory about the hypervisor or other virtual machines that reside on the same host.




6) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21166)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel processors due to excessive data output when DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) is utilized. An attacker (both local and remote) with administrative access to a virtual machine that has an attached DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) device can obtain information stored in physical memory about the hypervisor or other virtual machines that reside on the same host.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.