RHSA-2021:3943: Moderate: RHV-H security update (redhat-virtualization-host) 4.3.19

Published Oct 20, 2021
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Updated

The redhat-virtualization-host packages provide the Red Hat Virtualization Host.<br>These packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host. Red Hat<br>Virtualization Hosts (RHVH) are installed using a special build of Red Hat<br>Enterprise Linux with only the packages required to host virtual machines. RHVH features a Cockpit user interface for monitoring the host's resources and<br>performing administrative tasks.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kernel: Improper handling of VMIO|VMPFNMAP vmas in KVM can bypass RO checks (CVE-2021-22543)</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>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> Red Hat Virtualization Host has been rebased on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9 Batch #9. (BZ#2010171)</li>

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/redhat-release-virtualization-host<4.3.19-1.el7e
4.3.19-1.el7e
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host<4.3.19-20211013.0.el7_9
4.3.19-20211013.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update<4.3.19-20211013.0.el7_9
4.3.19-20211013.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-placeholder<4.3.19-1.el7e
4.3.19-1.el7e

Remediation

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:33 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3943?

The severity of RHSA-2021:3943 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:3943?

To fix RHSA-2021:3943, update the affected packages to the latest recommended versions provided by Red Hat.

3

What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3943?

The affected packages by RHSA-2021:3943 include redhat-release-virtualization-host, redhat-virtualization-host, and their associated image updates.

4

When was RHSA-2021:3943 released?

RHSA-2021:3943 was released on October 13, 2021.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:3943?

There are no known workarounds for RHSA-2021:3943; updating the packages is the recommended action.

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