CVE-2018-6764
First published: Fri Feb 02 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libvirt | 7.0.0-3+deb11u3 9.0.0-4+deb12u1 10.7.0-3 | |
| Redhat Libvirt | ||
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Redhat Virtualization | =4.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3576-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3113
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4137
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2018-February/msg00239.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-6764
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1542815
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1542814
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6764
- https://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git;a=commit;h=759b4d1b0fe5f4d84d98b99153dfa7ac289dd167
- https://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git;a=commit;h=6ce3acc129bfdbe7fd02bcb8bbe8af6d13903684
- https://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git;a=commit;h=c2dc6698c88fb591639e542c8ecb0076c54f3dfb
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1541444
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6764
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-6764
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6764
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-6764
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6764?
CVE-2018-6764 is a vulnerability in libvirt that allows local guest OS users to bypass container protection and execute arbitrary commands.
How do I know if I am affected by CVE-2018-6764?
If you are using libvirt version 5.0.0-4+deb10u1, 7.0.0-3+deb11u2, 9.0.0-4, 9.8.0-2, 1.3.1-1ubuntu10.19, 3.6.0-1ubuntu6.3, or older, you may be affected by CVE-2018-6764.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6764?
CVE-2018-6764 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2018-6764?
To fix CVE-2018-6764, update libvirt to version 5.0.0-4+deb10u1, 7.0.0-3+deb11u2, 9.0.0-4, 9.8.0-2, 1.3.1-1ubuntu10.19, 3.6.0-1ubuntu6.3, or a newer version.
Are there any references available for CVE-2018-6764?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-6764 at the following URLs: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1542815, https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1542814, https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6764
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