RHSA-2021:1239: Important: dpdk security update
The dpdk packages provide the Data Plane Development Kit, which is a set of libraries and drivers for fast packet processing in the user space.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> dpdk: librtevhost Malicious guest could cause segfault by sending invalid Virtio descriptor (CVE-2020-10725)</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-2021:1239?
The severity of RHSA-2021:1239 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:1239?
To fix RHSA-2021:1239, upgrade the dpdk packages to version 19.11-5.el8_2 or later.
What is the CVE associated with RHSA-2021:1239?
RHSA-2021:1239 is associated with CVE-2020-10725.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:1239?
Affected packages include dpdk, dpdk-debuginfo, dpdk-devel, and others listed for version 19.11-5.el8_2.
What issue does RHSA-2021:1239 address?
RHSA-2021:1239 addresses a vulnerability in librte_vhost that could cause a segmentation fault when a malicious guest sends an invalid Virtio descriptor.