RHSA-2019:2924: Important: redhat-virtualization-host security update
The redhat-virtualization-host packages provide the Red Hat Virtualization Host. These packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host, ovirt-node, and rhev-hypervisor. Red Hat Virtualization Hosts (RHVH) are installed using a special build of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with only the packages required to host virtual machines. RHVH features a Cockpit user interface for monitoring the host's resources and performing administrative tasks.The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: redhat-release-virtualization-host (4.2), redhat-virtualization-host (4.2). (BZ#1751435)Security Fix(es): A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way Linux kernel's vhost functionality that translates virtqueue buffers to IOVs, logged the buffer descriptors during migration. A privileged guest user able to pass descriptors with invalid length to the host when migration is underway, could use this flaw to increase their privileges on the host. (CVE-2019-14835) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, 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-2019:2924?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2924 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2924?
To fix RHSA-2019:2924, upgrade the affected redhat-virtualization-host packages to version 4.2-14.1.el7 or a later version.
What packages are impacted by RHSA-2019:2924?
Impacted packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host, redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-placeholder, and redhat-virtualization-host.
Which versions are vulnerable in RHSA-2019:2924?
Vulnerable versions for RHSA-2019:2924 are those prior to 4.2-14.1.el7 and 4.2-20190919.0.el7_6.
Is RHSA-2019:2924 related to security vulnerabilities?
Yes, RHSA-2019:2924 addresses security vulnerabilities in Red Hat Virtualization Hosts.