CVE-2011-2178
First published: Wed Jun 01 2011(Updated: )
Regression introduced in commit d6623003 (v0.8.8) - using the wrong sizeof operand meant that security manager private data was overlaying the allowDiskFOrmatProbing member of struct _virSecurityManager. This reopens disk probing, which was supposed to be prevented by the solution to <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2238">CVE-2010-2238</a>. Upstream patch: <a href="https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2011-May/msg01935.html">https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2011-May/msg01935.html</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Libvirt-daemon-driver-storage-iscsi-direct | =0.9.0 | |
| Red Hat Libvirt-daemon-driver-storage-iscsi-direct | =0.8.8 | |
| Red Hat Libvirt-daemon-driver-storage-iscsi-direct | =0.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-2178.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=709775
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1152-1
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062515.html
- http://libvirt.org/news.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2011-May/msg01935.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-06/msg00030.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=709769
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2238
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=709775
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=709777
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2178?
CVE-2011-2178 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose security manager private data.
How does CVE-2011-2178 affect libvirt versions 0.8.8, 0.9.0, and 0.9.1?
CVE-2011-2178 affects libvirt versions 0.8.8, 0.9.0, and 0.9.1 by allowing disk probing which was previously restricted.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2178?
To fix CVE-2011-2178, upgrade to a patched version of libvirt that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2011-2178?
CVE-2011-2178 is a regression vulnerability which leads to improper handling of security manager's private data.
Can CVE-2011-2178 result in a disclosure of sensitive information?
Yes, CVE-2011-2178 can potentially lead to the disclosure of sensitive information through improper access controls.
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