QID 159299

Date Published: 2021-07-21

QID 159299: Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for linuxptp (ELSA-2021-2658)

Oracle Enterprise Linux has released a security update for linuxptp to fix the vulnerabilities.

Affected Product:
Oracle Linux 7

This vulnerability could be exploited to gain partial access to sensitive information. Malicious users could also use this vulnerability to change partial contents or configuration on the system. Additionally this vulnerability can also be used to cause a complete denial of service and could render the resource completely unavailable.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 8 severity.
  • Solution
    To resolve this issue, upgrade to the latest packages which contain a patch. Refer to Oracle Enterprise Linux advisory below for updates and patch information:

    ELSA-2021-2658.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 159299

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ELSA-2021-2658 Oracle Linux URL Logo linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2021-2658.html