RHBA-2021:0213 - Bug Fix Advisory

Topic

Updated kmod-redhat-mlx5_core packages that fix one bug are now available Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

Description

The kmod-redhat-mlx5_core package contains the Mellanox 5th generation network adapters (ConnectX series) core driver kernel module, which adds official support for the various Mellanox ConnectX devices.

This update fixes the following bug:

• remove 'unsupported' mark from ConnectX-6 Dx devices (BZ#1915479)

The kernel modules delivered in this erratum have been made available as part of the Red Hat Driver Update Program. This program provides updated kernel modules that add support for selected devices in advance of the next Red Hat Enterprise Linux minor release. We strongly recommend that these kernel modules are only used to enable specific hardware that is mentioned in this erratum. Partners and customers should continue using the driver that is shipped in the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel for all other devices that require this driver.

Solution

Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied.

For details on how to apply this update, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

Affected Products

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support 8.2 x86_64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS 8.2 x86_64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS 8.2 x86_64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions 8.2 x86_64

Fixes

CVEs

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References

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