Vulnerability Description
Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libvirt | Libvirt | 0.3.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/50919
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33198
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33217Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34397
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00938.ht
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0382.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32905Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-694-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=476560
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2008-December/msg00522.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/50919
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5086?
CVE-2008-5086 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.
How severe is CVE-2008-5086?
CVE-2008-5086 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5086?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libvirt Libvirt.