QID 242561

Date Published: 2023-12-14

QID 242561: Red Hat Update for kpatch-patch (RHSA-2023:7734)

This is a kernel live patch module which is automatically loaded by the rpm post-install script to modify the code of a running kernel...Security Fix(es):

    kernel: use-after-free vulnerability in the smb client component (cve-2023-5345).
    Kernel: igb driver inadequate buffer size for frames larger than mtu (cve-2023-45871).
Affected Products:
    Red Hat enterprise linux for x86_64 9 x86_64.
    Red hat enterprise linux for power, little endian 9 ppc64le.
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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Red Hat security advisory RHSA-2023:7734 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 242561

    CVE-2023-45871 | CVE-2023-5345 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    RHSA-2023:7734 Red Hat Enterprise Linux URL Logo access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7734
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