Vulnerability Description
libvirt.c in the API in Red Hat libvirt 0.8.8 does not properly restrict operations in a read-only connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) virNodeDeviceDettach, (2) virNodeDeviceReset, (3) virDomainRevertToSnapshot, (4) virDomainSnapshotDelete, (5) virNodeDeviceReAttach, or (6) virConnectDomainXMLToNative call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5086.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | 0.8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=617773Patch
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=71753cb7f7a16ff800381c0b5ee
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/056209.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00022.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/09/3Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/10/5Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43670Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43897
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44069
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2194
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0391.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025262
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1146?
CVE-2011-1146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). libvirt.c in the API in Red Hat libvirt 0.8.8 does not properly restrict operations in a read-only connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) or possibly ex...
How severe is CVE-2011-1146?
CVE-2011-1146 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1146?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt.