RHSA-2020:2126: 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 during packet reassembly (CVE-2019-14378) 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-2020:2126?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2126 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2126?
To fix RHSA-2020:2126, update to version 1.5.3-160.el7_6.6 of the affected qemu-kvm packages.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:2126?
The affected packages include qemu-kvm, qemu-img, qemu-kvm-common, qemu-kvm-debuginfo, and qemu-kvm-tools.
What issue does RHSA-2020:2126 address?
RHSA-2020:2126 addresses a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the QEMU slirp component.
Is there a specific version I need to upgrade to for RHSA-2020:2126?
Yes, you need to upgrade to version 1.5.3-160.el7_6.6 to mitigate the vulnerability.