RHSA-2021:2866: Low: RHV Engine and Host Common Packages security update [ovirt-4.4.7]
The ovirt-engine package provides the Red Hat Virtualization Manager, a centralized management platform that allows system administrators to view and manage virtual machines. The Manager provides a comprehensive range of features including search capabilities, resource management, live migrations, and virtual infrastructure provisioning.The ovirt-ansible-hosted-engine-setup package provides an Ansible role for deploying Red Hat Virtualization Hosted-Engine.Security Fix(es): ansible: multiple modules expose secured values (CVE-2021-3447) 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.Bug Fix(es): Previously, using an Ansible playbook to fetch virtual machine disk information was slow and incomplete, while the REST API fetched the information faster and more completely. In this release, the Ansible playbook fetches the information completely and quickly. (BZ#1947902) The ovirt-engine in RHV 4.4.7 requires an Ansible 2.9.z version later than Ansible 2.9.20. In addition, in RHV 4.4.7 the version limitation for a specific Ansible version has been removed, the correct Ansible version is now shipped in the RHV subscription channels. (BZ#1966145)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2866?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2866 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2866?
To fix RHSA-2021:2866, update the affected packages to their respective remedied versions listed in the advisory.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:2866?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:2866 include ovirt-engine, ansible, ovirt-ansible-collection, ovirt-imageio, and multiple related components.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:2866?
There is no specific workaround mentioned for RHSA-2021:2866; applying the updates is recommended.
What is the impact of not addressing RHSA-2021:2866?
Not addressing RHSA-2021:2866 could leave the system vulnerable to potential exploits and compromise.