Vulnerability Description
The virDomainGetXMLDesc API in Libvirt before 1.2.11 allows remote read-only users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_MIGRATABLE flag, which triggers the use of the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | <= 1.2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00083.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62058
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62303
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-04.xml
- http://security.libvirt.org/2014/0007.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2404-1Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00083.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62058
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62303
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-04.xml
- http://security.libvirt.org/2014/0007.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7823?
CVE-2014-7823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The virDomainGetXMLDesc API in Libvirt before 1.2.11 allows remote read-only users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_MIGRATABLE flag, which triggers the use of the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_...
How severe is CVE-2014-7823?
CVE-2014-7823 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-2014-7823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt.