RHSA-2020:4162: 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.<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-2020:4162?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4162 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4162?
To fix RHSA-2020:4162, update the affected packages to version 2.12.0-18.el7_6.7 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4162?
The affected packages for RHSA-2020:4162 include qemu-kvm-ma, qemu-img-ma, and qemu-kvm-common-ma among others.
Is RHSA-2020:4162 applicable to all architectures?
No, RHSA-2020:4162 specifically affects KVM on IBM z Systems, IBM Power, and 64-bit ARM architectures.
What is the purpose of the qemu-kvm packages related to RHSA-2020:4162?
The qemu-kvm packages provide the user-space components necessary for running virtual machines with KVM.