RHSA-2023:1677: Important: Red Hat Virtualization Host 4.4.z SP 1 security update batch#5 (oVirt-4.5.3-5)
First published: Mon Apr 10 2023(Updated: )
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. <br>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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> git: gitattributes parsing integer overflow (CVE-2022-23521)</li> <li> git: Heap overflow in `git archive`, `git log --format` leading to RCE (CVE-2022-41903)</li> <li> ALSA: pcm: Move rwsem lock inside snd_ctl_elem_read to prevent UAF (CVE-2023-0266)</li> <li> kernel: FUSE filesystem low-privileged user privileges escalation (CVE-2023-0386)</li> <li> nss: Arbitrary memory write via PKCS 12 (CVE-2023-0767)</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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/redhat-release-virtualization-host | <4.5.3-6.el8e | 4.5.3-6.el8e |
| redhat/redhat-release-virtualization-host-content | <4.5.3-6.el8e | 4.5.3-6.el8e |
| redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-placeholder | <4.5.3-6.el8e | 4.5.3-6.el8e |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2159505
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2162055
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2162056
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2163379
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2170377
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1677 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1677?
The severity level of RHSA-2023:1677 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:1677?
To fix RHSA-2023:1677, update the affected packages to version 4.5.3-6.el8e or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:1677?
The affected packages in RHSA-2023:1677 include redhat-release-virtualization-host, redhat-release-virtualization-host-content, and redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-placeholder.
What systems are impacted by RHSA-2023:1677?
RHSA-2023:1677 impacts systems running Red Hat Virtualization Host version 4.5.3-6.el8e or lower.
When was RHSA-2023:1677 published?
RHSA-2023:1677 was published on a specific date in 2023, which is detailed in the advisory.
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