Vulnerability Description
libguestfs before 1.5.23, as used in virt-v2v, virt-inspector 1.5.3 and earlier, and possibly other products, when a raw-format disk image is used, allows local guest OS administrators to read files from the host via a crafted (1) qcow2, (2) VMDK, or (3) VDI header, related to lack of support for a disk format specifier.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libguestfs | Libguestfs | <= 1.5.22 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2V | All versions |
| Richard Jones | Virt-Inspector | <= 1.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050237.hPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050742.h
- http://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/10/23/new-libguestfs-stable-versions/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41797Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42235
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0586.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44166
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2874Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2963
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=643958
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2010-October/msg00036.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2010-October/msg00037.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2010-October/msg00041.htmlPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050237.hPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050742.h
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3851?
CVE-2010-3851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). libguestfs before 1.5.23, as used in virt-v2v, virt-inspector 1.5.3 and earlier, and possibly other products, when a raw-format disk image is used, allows local guest OS administrators to read files f...
How severe is CVE-2010-3851?
CVE-2010-3851 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libguestfs Libguestfs, Matthew Booth Virt-V2V, Richard Jones Virt-Inspector.