ALBA-2021:1090 sanlock bug fix and enhancement update

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This update provides bug fixes and enhancements for the sanlock shared storage lock manager, improving concurrency and Python bindings.

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What is ALBA-2021:1090?

ALBA-2021:1090 is a vulnerability in sanlock-devel, published on 6 Apr 2021.

Official description

The sanlock packages provide a shared storage lock manager. Hosts with shared access to a block device or a file can use sanlock to synchronize their activities. VDSM and libvirt use sanlock to synchronize access to shared devices or files.

Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):

  • Support 50 concurrent add_lockspace operations (BZ#1912923)

  • Expose reading and writing LVB in the python bindings (BZ#1920150)

Which versions are affected by ALBA-2021:1090?

Linux distribution packages (1)
sanlock-devel AlmaLinux:8All versions3.8.2-4.el8_3

How do I fix ALBA-2021:1090?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is ALBA-2021:1090 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:1090 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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