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Kernel security update: CVE-2017-7533; Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch 28.0 for Virtuozzo 7.0.x

Issue date: 2017-08-10

Applies to: Virtuozzo 7.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2017-070

1. Overview

The cumulative Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch was updated with a security 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), 3.10.0-327.36.1.vz7.20.18 (Virtuozzo 7.0.3), 3.10.0-514.16.1.vz7.30.10 (Virtuozzo 7.0.4), 3.10.0-514.16.1.vz7.30.15 (Virtuozzo 7.0.4 HF3), and 3.10.0-514.26.1.vz7.33.22 (Virtuozzo 7.0.5).

2. Security Fixes

  • [Important] A race condition was found in the Linux kernel, present since v3.14-rc1 through v4.12. The race happens between threads of inotify_handle_event() and vfs_rename() while running the rename operation against the same file. As a result of the race the next slab data or the slab’s free list pointer can be corrupted with attacker-controlled data. (CVE-2017-7533)

3. Installing the Update

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

Dec 12, 2024
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