RHSA-2020:4078: 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.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-2020:4078?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4078 is classified as important.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4078?
RHSA-2020:4078 affects packages such as qemu-kvm-ma, qemu-img-ma, and qemu-kvm-common-ma.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4078?
To fix RHSA-2020:4078, update the affected packages to version 2.12.0-48.el7_9.1.
What operating systems are impacted by RHSA-2020:4078?
RHSA-2020:4078 impacts Linux distributions that utilize KVM on IBM z Systems, IBM Power, and 64-bit ARM architectures.
Is there a specific version to upgrade to regarding RHSA-2020:4078?
Yes, you should upgrade to version 2.12.0-48.el7_9.1 to mitigate RHSA-2020:4078.