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- RHSA-2021:0347
RHSA-2021:0347: Moderate: qemu-kvm security and bug fix update
First published: Tue Feb 02 2021(Updated: )
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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> QEMU: loader: OOB access while loading registered ROM may lead to code execution (CVE-2020-13765)</li> <li> QEMU: reachable assertion failure in net_tx_pkt_add_raw_fragment() in hw/net/net_tx_pkt.c (CVE-2020-16092)</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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> qemu-kvm FTBFS on rhel7.9 (BZ#1884997)</li>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/qemu-kvm | <1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 | 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 |
| redhat/qemu-img | <1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 | 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm | <1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 | 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm-common | <1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 | 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm-debuginfo | <1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 | 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 |
| redhat/qemu-kvm-tools | <1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 | 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0347?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0347 is considered to be critical due to the out-of-bounds access vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0347?
To fix RHSA-2021:0347, update the qemu-kvm packages to version 1.5.3-175.el7_9.3 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0347?
The affected packages include qemu-kvm, qemu-img, qemu-kvm-common, qemu-kvm-debuginfo, and qemu-kvm-tools.
What types of systems are impacted by RHSA-2021:0347?
RHSA-2021:0347 impacts systems running the specified versions of qemu-kvm on Linux-based environments.
Is there a workaround available for RHSA-2021:0347 before applying the fix?
There is no official workaround provided for RHSA-2021:0347, and users are advised to apply the security update as soon as possible.
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