RHSA-2020:0669: Important: qemu-kvm-ma security update
Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on a variety of architectures. The qemu-kvm-ma packages provide the user-space component for running virtual machines that use KVM on the IBM z Systems, IBM Power, and 64-bit ARM architectures.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> QEMU: block: iscsi: OOB heap access via an unexpected response of iSCSI Server (CVE-2020-1711)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0669?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0669 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0669?
To fix RHSA-2020:0669, update the affected packages to version 2.12.0-18.el7_6.5 or newer.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:0669?
The affected packages in RHSA-2020:0669 include qemu-kvm-ma, qemu-img-ma, qemu-kvm-common-ma, and related packages.
What systems are impacted by RHSA-2020:0669?
RHSA-2020:0669 affects systems running KVM virtual machines on IBM z Systems, IBM Power, and 64-bit ARM architectures.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:0669?
No specific workaround is provided for RHSA-2020:0669; the recommended action is to update the vulnerable packages.