powertop bug fix and enhancement update - ALBA-2021:4195
Summary
ALBA-2021:4195: powertop bug fix and enhancement update. Affects powertop versions < 2.14-1.el8. Fixed in 2.14-1.el8. How to fix ↓
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Background
powertop is a tool for analyzing and optimizing power usage in Linux systems. It provides detailed information about power consumption by various components and suggests ways to improve energy efficiency. The vulnerability addressed in this update affects powertop in AlmaLinux 8.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in powertop (AlmaLinux:8) is related to a bug that has been fixed and includes enhancements in version 2.14-1.el8. The specific details of the bug and its potential impact are not provided in the vulnerability report. However, it is recommended to update to the fixed version to ensure the stability and security of the powertop tool.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.14-1.el8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update powertopTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The powertop bug fix and enhancement update (ALBA-2021:4195) addresses a vulnerability in the powertop package in AlmaLinux 8. It is recommended to update to version 2.14-1.el8 or later to ensure the stability and security of the powertop tool. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
powertop is a tool for analyzing and optimizing power usage in Linux systems. It provides detailed information about power consumption by various components and suggests ways to improve energy efficiency.
The specific impact of this vulnerability is not provided in the vulnerability report. However, it is recommended to update to the fixed version to ensure the stability and security of the powertop tool.
To fix the vulnerability, update the powertop package to version 2.14-1.el8 or later. This can be done by running the package manager command:
sudo yum update powertop
No specific workarounds are mentioned in the vulnerability report. It is recommended to update to the fixed version of powertop.
For more information on this vulnerability and the changes in the updated version of powertop, refer to the AlmaLinux Release Notes linked in the References section of the vulnerability report.
References
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