RHSA-2020:1296: Important: qemu-kvm-rhev security update
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on a variety of architectures. The qemu-kvm-rhev packages provide the user-space component for running virtual machines that use KVM in environments managed by Red Hat products.Security Fix(es): QEMU: block: iscsi: OOB heap access via an unexpected response of iSCSI Server (CVE-2020-1711) QEMU: slirp: OOB buffer access while emulating tcp protocols in tcpemu() (CVE-2020-7039) 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-2020:1296?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1296 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1296?
To fix RHSA-2020:1296, update the affected packages to version 2.12.0-44.el7 or later.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2020:1296?
The affected packages in RHSA-2020:1296 include qemu-kvm-rhev, qemu-img-rhev, and qemu-kvm-common-rhev.
When was RHSA-2020:1296 released?
RHSA-2020:1296 was released on September 15, 2020.
What is KVM in the context of RHSA-2020:1296?
KVM in the context of RHSA-2020:1296 is a full virtualization solution for Linux that allows running multiple virtual machines.