Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security update
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited : upgrade the Red Hat redhat/kernel-rt package to 3.10.0-1160.138.1.rt56.1290.el7 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.10.0-1160.138.1.rt56.1290.el7
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Red Hat redhat/kernel-rt package to 3.10.0-1160.138.1.rt56.1290.el7.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Red Hatredhat/kernel-rtpkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rtOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the Red Hat kernel-rt security update as described in advisory RHSA-2025:14986. After installing the update, reboot the system to ensure the fix takes effect. Refer to https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258 for update instructions.
Description
A security update for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time kernel addresses a double free vulnerability in the crypto subsystem's algif_hash component (CVE-2025-38079). This flaw could lead to memory corruption. The update is rated as having moderate security impact. Systems must be rebooted after applying the update for the fix to take effect.