Vulnerability Description
The storageVolUpload function in storage/storage_driver.c in libvirt before 1.2.11 does not check a certain return value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted offset value in a "virsh vol-upload" command.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | - |
References
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=87b9437f8951f9d24f9a85c6bbf
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61111
- http://security.libvirt.org/2014/0009.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1087104Exploit
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=87b9437f8951f9d24f9a85c6bbf
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61111
- http://security.libvirt.org/2014/0009.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1087104Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8135?
CVE-2014-8135 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The storageVolUpload function in storage/storage_driver.c in libvirt before 1.2.11 does not check a certain return value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereferenc...
How severe is CVE-2014-8135?
CVE-2014-8135 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8135?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt.