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Kernel security update: Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch 23.0 for Virtuozzo 7.0.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.3

Issue date: 2017-06-22

Applies to: Virtuozzo 7.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2017-052

1. Overview

The cumulative Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch updated with a security fix and a stability bug fix. The patch applies to Virtuozzo kernels 3.10.0-327.18.2.vz7.15.2 (Virtuozzo 7.0.0), 3.10.0-327.36.1.vz7.18.7 (Virtuozzo 7.0.1), and 3.10.0-327.36.1.vz7.20.18 (Virtuozzo 7.0.3).

2. Security Fixes

  • [Moderate] A vulnerability was found in the signal handling in the Linux kernel. A local unprivileged user could cause a kernel crash (general protection fault) in the cleanup_timers() function by using the rt_tgsigqueueinfo() system call with a specially crafted set of arguments. (PSBM-67221)

3. Bug Fixes

  • Kernel crash (NULL pointer dereference) in list_lru_destroy() in certain conditions. (PSBM-67300)

4. Installing the Update

Download, install, and instantly apply the patch to the current kernel by running ‘readykernel update’.

Apr 24, 2024
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