Kernel is used by IBM Netezza Host Management. IBM Netezza Host Management has addressed the applicable CVE
CVEID:CVE-2019-3900
**DESCRIPTION:**Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when handling incoming packets in the handle_rx function. By sending specially-crafted packets, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to enter into an infinite loop.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160135 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
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IBM Netezza Host Management | All IBM Netezza Host Management 5.4.9.0 - 5.4.26.0 |
To resolve the reported CVE for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on following platforms :
PureData System for Analytics N3001
PureData System for Analytics N200x
Update to the following IBM Netezza Host Management release :
Product
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VRMF
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Remediation/Fix
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IBM Netezza Host Management
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5.4.27.0
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The Netezza Host Management software contains the latest RHEL updates for the operating systems certified for use on IBM Netezza/PureData System for Analytics appliances. IBM recommends upgrading to the latest Netezza Host Management version to ensure that your hosts have the latest fixes, security changes, and operating system updates. IBM Support can assist you with planning for the Netezza Host Management and operating system upgrades to your appliances.
For more details on IBM Netezza Host Management security patching:
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