RHSA-2022:0443: Important: RHV-H security update (redhat-virtualization-host) 4.3.21

Published Feb 7, 2022
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Updated

The redhat-virtualization-host packages provide the Red Hat Virtualization Host.These packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host. Red HatVirtualization Hosts (RHVH) are installed using a special build of Red HatEnterprise Linux with only the packages required to host virtual machines. RHVH features a Cockpit user interface for monitoring the host's resources andperforming administrative tasks.Security Fix(es): polkit: Local privilege escalation in pkexec due to incorrect handling of argument vector (CVE-2021-4034) samba: Active Directory (AD) domain user could become root on domain members (CVE-2020-25717) 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/redhat-release-virtualization-host<4.3.21-1.el7e
4.3.21-1.el7e
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host<4.3.21-20220126.0.el7_9
4.3.21-20220126.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update<4.3.21-20220126.0.el7_9
4.3.21-20220126.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-placeholder<4.3.21-1.el7e
4.3.21-1.el7e

Remediation

Event History

Jan 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0443?

The severity of RHSA-2022:0443 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:0443?

To fix RHSA-2022:0443, update the affected packages to their respective fixed versions specified in the advisory.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:0443?

The affected packages include redhat-release-virtualization-host and redhat-virtualization-host among others.

4

When was RHSA-2022:0443 released?

RHSA-2022:0443 was released on January 26, 2022.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing RHSA-2022:0443?

Failure to address RHSA-2022:0443 may leave systems vulnerable to security risks associated with the identified issues.

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