Kernel update: New kernel 2.6.32-042stab134.7 for Virtuozzo Containers for Linux 4.7, Server Bare Metal 5.0

Issue date: 2018-11-28

Applies to: Virtuozzo Containers for Linux 4.7, Server Bare Metal 5.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2018-082

1. Overview

This update provides a new kernel 2.6.32-042stab134.7 for Virtuozzo Containers for Linux 4.7 and Server Bare Metal 5.0. The new kernel introduces stability fixes.

2. Bug Fixes

  • Running Ubuntu containers with systemd 229-4ubuntu21.8 could result in application failures due to /run/lock/ permission issues. (PSBM-89993)

  • Running Ubuntu containers with systemd 229-4ubuntu21.9 could result in services failing to start because systemd-tmpfiles was unable to validate path due to symlinking issues. (PSBM-90038)

3. Installing the Update

The update is only available for customers subscribed to the Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS) program. These customers can download and install the update using the vzup2date utility included in the distribution. Reboot the host to apply the update.

4. References

The JSON file with the list of new and updated packages is available at https://docs.virtuozzo.com/vza/VZA-2018-082.json.