RHSA-2020:4048: 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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> QEMU: usb: out-of-bounds r/w access issue while processing usb packets (CVE-2020-14364)</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-2020:4048?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4048 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4048?
To fix RHSA-2020:4048, update the affected packages to version 1.5.3-105.el7_2.20.
What software is affected by RHSA-2020:4048?
RHSA-2020:4048 affects various qemu-kvm and libcacard packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What type of issue does RHSA-2020:4048 address?
RHSA-2020:4048 addresses an out-of-bounds read/write access issue in QEMU.
Is RHSA-2020:4048 related to virtualization security?
Yes, RHSA-2020:4048 relates to security vulnerabilities in the kernel-based virtualization solution used by QEMU.