Vulnerability Description
The virDomainListPopulate function in conf/domain_conf.c in libvirt before 1.2.9 does not clean up the lock on the list of domains, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via a NULL value in the second parameter in the virConnectListAllDomains API command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libvirt | Libvirt | <= 1.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=fc22b2e74890873848b43ff
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00017.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1352.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62303
- http://security.libvirt.org/2014/0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2404-1
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=fc22b2e74890873848b43ff
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00017.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1352.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62303
- http://security.libvirt.org/2014/0005.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3657?
CVE-2014-3657 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The virDomainListPopulate function in conf/domain_conf.c in libvirt before 1.2.9 does not clean up the lock on the list of domains, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock...
How severe is CVE-2014-3657?
CVE-2014-3657 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3657?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libvirt Libvirt.