Kernel update: Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch 53.0 for Virtuozzo 7.0.3 to 7.0.4 HF3

Issue date: 2018-07-02

Applies to: Virtuozzo 7.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2018-042

1. Overview

The cumulative Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch was updated with a stability fix. The patch applies to Virtuozzo 7.0 kernels 3.10.0-327.42.0.vz7.20.18 (7.0.3), 3.10.0-514.16.1.vz7.30.10 (7.0.4), and 3.10.0-514.16.1.vz7.30.15 (7.0.4 HF3). NOTE: No more patches are planned for kernel 3.10.0-327.42.0.vz7.20.18, support for which ends with this update.

2. Bug Fixes

  • Potential kernel crash (NULL pointer dereference) in sysfs_readdir(). (PSBM-85929)

3. Installing the Update

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