CVE-2012-3445
First published: Tue Jul 31 2012(Updated: )
It has been found that sending crafted RPC command with nparams set to 0 can lead to libvirtd accessing random memory, possibly leading to crash. A remote attacker could use this flaw to crash libvirtd (DoS). Upstream proposed fix: <a href="https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2012-July/msg01650.html">https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2012-July/msg01650.html</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Libvirt-daemon-driver-storage-iscsi-direct | =0.9.13 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2012-July/msg01650.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=844745
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1202.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=844734
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00023.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1202.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50118
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3445?
CVE-2012-3445 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service (DoS) due to potential crashing of libvirtd.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3445?
To fix CVE-2012-3445, upgrade to a patched version of libvirt that addresses this vulnerability.
What software does CVE-2012-3445 affect?
CVE-2012-3445 affects Red Hat Libvirt version 0.9.13.
Can CVE-2012-3445 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3445 can be exploited by a remote attacker to crash the libvirtd service.
What are the consequences of CVE-2012-3445 being exploited?
The exploitation of CVE-2012-3445 can lead to a denial of service, causing libvirtd to become unavailable.
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