Kernel security update: Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch 11.0 for kernels 3.10.0-327.18.2.vz7.15.2 (Virtuozzo 7.0.0) and 3.10.0-327.36.1.vz7.18.7 (Virtuozzo 7.0.1)

Issue date: 2017-02-21

Applies to: Virtuozzo 7.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2017-006

1. Overview

The cumulative Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch updated with security fixes as well as a usability bug fix. The patch applies to Virtuozzo versions 7.0.0 and 7.0.1.

2. Security Fixes

  • [Moderate] A flaw was found in the way nfnetlink validated length of batch messages that could allow a user logged in to a container as root to cause a general protection fault and crash the host. (PSBM-57511)

  • [Moderate] A flaw was found in the way nfnetlink handled errors while processing batch messages that could allow a user logged in to a container as root to trigger use after free and crash the host. (PSBM-57499)

3. Bug Fixes

  • It was not possible to set up port forwarding in containers for which the ‘–netfilter’ option was set to ‘full’. (PSBM-59983)

4. Installing the Update

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