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[Important] [Security] Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch 139.0 for Virtuozzo Hybrid Server 7.0, 7.5

Issue date: 2022-03-29

Applies to: Virtuozzo Hybrid Server 7.0, Virtuozzo Hybrid Server 7.5

Virtuozzo Advisory ID: VZA-2022-010

1. Overview

The cumulative Virtuozzo ReadyKernel patch was updated with a security fix. The patch applies to all supported kernels of Virtuozzo Hybrid Server 7.x.

2. Security Fixes

  • [Important] [3.10.0-1127.8.2.vz7.151.14 to 3.10.0-1160.53.1.vz7.185.3] Potential use-after-free in the ‘recv’ operation of UNIX domain sockets. Race condition between the garbage collector and the ‘recv’ operation with MSG_PEEK flag was found in the implementation of UNIX domain sockets. It could result in use-after-free and could potentially allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges in the system. (CVE-2021-0920)

3. Installing the Update

Download, install, and immediately apply the patch to the current kernel by running readykernel update.

Dec 12, 2024
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