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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-4139: Important: kernel security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-4139: Important: kernel security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
01/12/2023
Created
01/14/2023
Added
01/13/2023
Modified
05/25/2023

Description

An incorrect TLB flush issue was found in the Linux kernel’s GPU i915 kernel driver, potentially leading to random memory corruption or data leaks. This flaw could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Solution(s)

  • centos-upgrade-kernel
  • centos-upgrade-kernel-rt
  • centos-upgrade-kpatch-patch-4_18_0-425_3_1
  • centos-upgrade-kpatch-patch-4_18_0-425_3_1-debuginfo
  • centos-upgrade-kpatch-patch-4_18_0-425_3_1-debugsource
  • centos-upgrade-kpatch-patch-5_14_0-162_6_1
  • centos-upgrade-kpatch-patch-5_14_0-162_6_1-debuginfo
  • centos-upgrade-kpatch-patch-5_14_0-162_6_1-debugsource

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