Vulnerability Description
The virTypedParameterArrayClear function in libvirt 0.9.13 does not properly handle virDomain* API calls with typed parameters, which might allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (libvirtd crash) via an RPC command with nparams set to zero, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or a free of an invalid pointer.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | 0.9.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00023.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1202.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50118Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50299
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50372
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/31/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/31/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54748
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=844734
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2012-July/msg01650.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00023.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1202.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50118Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50299
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50372
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3445?
CVE-2012-3445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). The virTypedParameterArrayClear function in libvirt 0.9.13 does not properly handle virDomain* API calls with typed parameters, which might allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2012-3445?
CVE-2012-3445 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt.