RHSA-2020:4172: Important: Red Hat Virtualization security, bug fix, and enhancement update
The redhat-virtualization-host packages provide the Red Hat Virtualization Host. These packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host, ovirt-node, and rhev-hypervisor. Red Hat Virtualization Hosts (RHVH) are installed using a special build of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with only the packages required to host virtual machines. RHVH features a Cockpit user interface for monitoring the host's resources and performing administrative tasks. <br>The ovirt-node-ng packages provide the Red Hat Virtualization Host. These packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host, ovirt-node, and rhev-hypervisor. Red Hat Virtualization Hosts (RHVH) are installed using a special build of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with only the packages required to host virtual machines. RHVH features a Cockpit user interface for monitoring the host's resources and performing administrative tasks.<br>The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: cockpit-ovirt (0.14.11), imgbased (1.2.12), redhat-release-virtualization-host (4.4.2), redhat-virtualization-host (4.4.2). (BZ#1875362, BZ#1878045)<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> grub2: Crafted grub.cfg file can lead to arbitrary code execution during boot process (CVE-2020-10713)</li> <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, 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-2020:4172?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4172 is considered important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4172?
To fix RHSA-2020:4172, update the affected packages to their recommended versions as specified in the advisory.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4172?
Affected packages include cockpit-ovirt, imgbased, redhat-release-virtualization-host, cockpit-ovirt-dashboard, and python3-imgbased.
Is RHSA-2020:4172 related to Red Hat Virtualization Hosts?
Yes, RHSA-2020:4172 specifically addresses vulnerabilities within Red Hat Virtualization Hosts.
What should I do if I cannot apply the updates for RHSA-2020:4172?
If updates cannot be applied, consider implementing workarounds or consult with Red Hat support for further assistance.