CVE-2017-2635: Null Pointer Dereference
A NULL pointer deference flaw was found in the way libvirt from 2.5.0 to 3.0.0 handled empty drives. A remote authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash libvirtd daemon resulting in denial of service.
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What is CVE-2017-2635?
CVE-2017-2635 is a vulnerability in libvirt from 2.5.0 to 3.0.0 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to crash the libvirtd daemon resulting in denial of service.
How does CVE-2017-2635 affect libvirt?
CVE-2017-2635 affects libvirt versions 2.5.0 to 3.0.0 by causing a NULL pointer deference flaw in how empty drives are handled.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2635?
The severity of CVE-2017-2635 is high, with a severity value of 6.5.
How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2017-2635?
A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2635 by using the NULL pointer deference flaw to crash the libvirtd daemon, resulting in denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2017-2635?
To fix CVE-2017-2635, update libvirt to version 3.0.0 or newer.