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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-21505: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-21505: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
05/09/2023
Created
05/15/2023
Added
05/15/2023
Modified
09/05/2023

Description

An authentication bypass flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IMA policy when a user performs lockdown. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Solution(s)

  • centos-upgrade-kernel
  • centos-upgrade-kernel-rt

References

  • CESA-2023:2148
  • CESA-2023:2458
  • CVE-2022-21505

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