RHSA-2021:0028: 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. 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.The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: openvswitch2.11 (2.11.3), ovn2.11 (2.11.1), redhat-release-virtualization-host (4.3.12), redhat-virtualization-host (4.3.12). (BZ#1898513, BZ#1907537, BZ#1907538)Security Fix(es): lldpd: buffer overflow in the lldpdecode function in daemon/protocols/lldp.c (CVE-2015-8011) 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-2021:0028?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0028 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0028?
To fix RHSA-2021:0028, update the affected packages to the recommended versions as specified in the advisory.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0028?
RHSA-2021:0028 affects multiple packages including openvswitch2.11, ovn2.11, and redhat-virtualization-host.
When was RHSA-2021:0028 released?
RHSA-2021:0028 was released as an advisory on January 21, 2021.
What is the purpose of the redhat-virtualization-host packages in RHSA-2021:0028?
The redhat-virtualization-host packages provide the Red Hat Virtualization Host as part of the virtualization infrastructure.