RHSA-2020:0666: Moderate: qemu-kvm security and enhancement update
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> hw: TSX Transaction Asynchronous Abort (TAA) (CVE-2019-11135)</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>Enhancement(s):<br><li> [Intel 7.8 FEAT] MDSNO exposure to guest - qemu-kvm (BZ#1755332)</li>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0666?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0666 is classified as critical due to the potential impact on security.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0666?
To fix RHSA-2020:0666, you should update the qemu-kvm packages to version 1.5.3-160.el7_6.5 or later.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2020:0666?
The affected packages in RHSA-2020:0666 include qemu-kvm, qemu-img, qemu-kvm-common, qemu-kvm-debuginfo, and qemu-kvm-tools.
What is the main vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:0666?
RHSA-2020:0666 addresses the TSX Transaction Asynchronous Abort (TAA) vulnerability in KVM.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:0666 if I cannot apply the update?
There is no formal workaround for RHSA-2020:0666; applying the recommended update is the best mitigation.