AlmaLinux 8 recently released two moderate security updates for its Linux kernel: ALSA-2025:3893, which pertains to the standard kernel, and ALSA-2025:3894, which addresses the real-time (kernel-rt) variant. Both updates were released on April 15, 2025.
- Key Security Fixes:
- Addressed a vulnerability related to speculative attacks on the Xen hypercall page (CVE-2024-53241).
- Resolved out-of-bounds reads in the ALSA usb-audio subsystem when identifying clock sources (CVE-2024-53150).
- For more information, users can refer to the detailed errata page.
- Key Security Fixes:
- Similar to the standard kernel update, it fixed the speculative attack vulnerability on the Xen hypercall page (CVE-2024-53241).
- Also corrected out-of-bounds reads in the ALSA usb-audio subsystem (CVE-2024-53150).
- Users can access further details via the dedicated errata page.
Both updates emphasize the importance of maintaining security in Linux environments, particularly for users relying on advanced real-time processing capabilities.
- Community Support: For any inquiries or support, users can reach out via the AlmaLinux community chat or manage their notification settings through the AlmaLinux mailing list portal.
By staying informed and proactive about updates, users can ensure the stability and security of their AlmaLinux systems
ALSA-2025:3893 - Kernel Security Update
- Severity: Moderate- Key Security Fixes:
- Addressed a vulnerability related to speculative attacks on the Xen hypercall page (CVE-2024-53241).
- Resolved out-of-bounds reads in the ALSA usb-audio subsystem when identifying clock sources (CVE-2024-53150).
- For more information, users can refer to the detailed errata page.
ALSA-2025:3894 - Kernel-RT Security Update
- Severity: Moderate- Key Security Fixes:
- Similar to the standard kernel update, it fixed the speculative attack vulnerability on the Xen hypercall page (CVE-2024-53241).
- Also corrected out-of-bounds reads in the ALSA usb-audio subsystem (CVE-2024-53150).
- Users can access further details via the dedicated errata page.
Both updates emphasize the importance of maintaining security in Linux environments, particularly for users relying on advanced real-time processing capabilities.
Recommendations:
- Action: Users are encouraged to update their kernel packages promptly to mitigate the security risks associated with these vulnerabilities.- Community Support: For any inquiries or support, users can reach out via the AlmaLinux community chat or manage their notification settings through the AlmaLinux mailing list portal.
By staying informed and proactive about updates, users can ensure the stability and security of their AlmaLinux systems
Kernel updates for AlmaLinux 8
AlmaLinux 8 has issued two security updates for the Linux kernel:
ALSA-2025:3893: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2025:3894: kernel-rt security update (Moderate)
