RHSA-2021:0976: Moderate: Red Hat Virtualization Host security, bug fix and enhancement update (4.4.4-2)
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: redhat-release-virtualization-host (4.4.4), redhat-virtualization-host (4.4.4)Changes to the imgbased component: Previously, the chronyd symlink was removed during the upgrade process. As a result, the chronyd service was disabled following the upgrade. In this release, the chronyd service is enabled after upgrade. (BZ#1903777)Security Fix(es): lldp/openvswitch: denial of service via externally triggered memory leak (CVE-2020-27827) 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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What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0976?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0976 is classified as Moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0976?
To fix RHSA-2021:0976, you should update to the recommended versions of the affected packages as specified in the advisory.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0976?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:0976 include redhat-release-virtualization-host and redhat-virtualization-host.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:0976?
There are no specific workarounds provided for RHSA-2021:0976, and updating is the recommended approach.
What versions are remediated for RHSA-2021:0976?
The remediated versions for RHSA-2021:0976 include redhat-release-virtualization-host version 4.4.4-2.el8e.