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Kernel update: Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch 44.0 for Virtuozzo 7.0.1 and 7.0.3

Issue date: 2018-02-22

Applies to: Virtuozzo 7.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2018-008

1. Overview

The cumulative Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch was updated with stability fixes. The patch applies to Virtuozzo kernels 3.10.0-327.42.0.vz7.18.7 (Virtuozzo 7.0.1) and 3.10.0-327.42.0.vz7.20.18 (Virtuozzo 7.0.3).

2. Bug Fixes

  • Hard lockups happened when the kernel was processing SAK (Secure Attention Key). (PSBM-80340)

  • vstorage-mount spent a lot of time in isolate_freepages_block() in some cases, causing performance issues. (PSBM-81488)

  • Ploop: some I/O requests were not marked as completed in case of errors. (PSBM-81600)

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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