RHSA-2019:2607: Low: qemu-kvm security update
First published: Tue Sep 03 2019(Updated: )
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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> QEMU: qxl: null pointer dereference while releasing spice resources (CVE-2019-12155)</li> 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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/qemu-kvm | <1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 | 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/qemu-img | <1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 | 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm | <1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 | 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm-common | <1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 | 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm-debuginfo | <1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 | 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm-tools | <1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 | 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2607?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2607 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2607?
To fix RHSA-2019:2607, update the affected qemu-kvm packages to version 1.5.3-167.el7_7.1.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:2607?
The affected packages include qemu-kvm, qemu-img, qemu-kvm-common, qemu-kvm-debuginfo, and qemu-kvm-tools.
What issue does RHSA-2019:2607 address?
RHSA-2019:2607 addresses a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the QEMU qxl driver.
Is RHSA-2019:2607 applicable on all architectures?
RHSA-2019:2607 specifically pertains to Linux architectures that use Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM).
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