RHSA-2020:4052: 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: usb: out-of-bounds r/w access issue while processing usb packets (CVE-2020-14364) 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-2020:4052?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4052 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4052?
To fix RHSA-2020:4052, update the qemu-kvm, qemu-img, and other affected packages to version 1.5.3-160.el7_6.8 or later.
What affected software does RHSA-2020:4052 include?
Affected software for RHSA-2020:4052 includes qemu-kvm, qemu-img, qemu-kvm-common, qemu-kvm-debuginfo, and qemu-kvm-tools.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:4052?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2020:4052 is due to an out-of-bounds read/write access issue in the QEMU usb subsystem.
Can RHSA-2020:4052 affect virtual machine performance?
Yes, RHSA-2020:4052 may affect virtual machine performance and stability if not addressed promptly.