Improper Preservation of Permissions Affecting kernel-tools package, versions <0:4.18.0-305.76.1.el8_4
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-RHEL8-KERNELTOOLS-4228600
- published 1 Dec 2022
- disclosed 30 Nov 2022
How to fix?
Upgrade RHEL:8 kernel-tools to version 0:4.18.0-305.76.1.el8_4 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2023:0496.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-tools package and not the kernel-tools package as distributed by RHEL.
See How to fix? for RHEL:8 relevant fixed versions and status.
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.