Important kernel security update: New kernel 2.6.32-042stab134.8; Virtuozzo 6.0 Update 12 Hotfix 35 (6.0.12-3729)

Issue date: 2018-12-12

Applies to: Virtuozzo 6.0

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2018-086

1. Overview

This update provides a new kernel 2.6.32-042stab134.8 for Virtuozzo 6.0 based on the RHEL 6.10 kernel 2.6.32-754.6.3.el6. The new kernel introduces a security and stability fix.

2. Security Fixes

  • [Important] Memory corruption due to incorrect socket cloning. (CVE-2018-9568)

3. Installing the Update

Install the update by running ‘yum update’ and reboot the host.

4. References

The JSON file with the list of new and updated packages is available at https://docs.virtuozzo.com/vza/VZA-2018-086.json.