RHSA-2022:5439: Important: RHV-H security update (redhat-virtualization-host) 4.3.23

Published Jun 30, 2022
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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. <br>RHVH features a Cockpit user interface for monitoring the host's resources and performing administrative tasks.<br>Security Fix(es) from Bugzilla:<br><li> zlib: A flaw found in zlib when compressing (not decompressing) certain inputs (CVE-2018-25032)</li> <li> gzip: arbitrary-file-write vulnerability (CVE-2022-1271)</li> <li> rsyslog: Heap-based overflow in TCP syslog server (CVE-2022-24903)</li> <li> kernel: a use-after-free write in the netfilter subsystem can lead to privilege escalation to root (CVE-2022-1966)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Bug Fix(es) from Bugzilla:<br><li> RHV-H 4.3 has been rebased on RHEL 7.9 batch (BZ#2084444)</li>

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/redhat-release-virtualization-host<4.3.23-1.el7e
4.3.23-1.el7e
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host<4.3.23-20220622.0.el7_9
4.3.23-20220622.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-productimg<4.3.23-1.el7
4.3.23-1.el7
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update<4.3.23-20220622.0.el7_9
4.3.23-20220622.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-placeholder<4.3.23-1.el7e
4.3.23-1.el7e
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host-productimg<4.3.23-1.el7
4.3.23-1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:46 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:5439?

The severity of RHSA-2022:5439 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:5439?

To fix RHSA-2022:5439, you should update the affected packages to the latest versions provided by Red Hat.

3

What packages are affected by RHSA-2022:5439?

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

4

Is RHSA-2022:5439 specific to a certain version of Red Hat?

Yes, RHSA-2022:5439 is specific to versions related to redhat-virtualization-host packages in the EL7 series.

5

What should I do if I cannot update to the fixed packages for RHSA-2022:5439?

If you cannot update, it is recommended to apply compensating controls to mitigate the potential impact of the vulnerability.

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