RHSA-2019:1883: Important: qemu-kvm security update
Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on a variety of architectures. The qemu-kvm packages provide the user-space component for running virtual machines that use KVM.Security Fix(es): QEMU: slirp: heap buffer overflow in tcpemu() (CVE-2019-6778) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:1883?
The severity of RHSA-2019:1883 is classified as important.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2019:1883?
RHSA-2019:1883 addresses a heap buffer overflow in tcp_emu() within the QEMU slirp component.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:1883?
To fix RHSA-2019:1883, upgrade to the qemu-kvm packages version 1.5.3-160.el7_6.3 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:1883?
Affected packages include qemu-kvm, qemu-img, qemu-kvm-common, and qemu-kvm-tools at versions prior to 1.5.3-160.el7_6.3.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:1883?
There are no specific workarounds provided for RHSA-2019:1883, and the recommended action is to apply the security update.