CVE-2019-3831
First published: Thu Feb 14 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability was discovered in vdsm, version 4.19 through 4.30.3 and 4.30.5 through 4.30.8. The systemd_run function exposed to the vdsm system user could be abused to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/vdsm | <4.30.9 | 4.30.9 |
| Ovirt Vdsm | >=4.19<=4.30.3 | |
| Ovirt Vdsm | >=4.30.5<=4.30.8 | |
| Redhat Gluster Storage | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3831
- https://gerrit.ovirt.org/#/c/97659/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1677109
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1677108#c0
- https://gerrit.ovirt.org/c/97737/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0457
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0458
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1677108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3831?
CVE-2019-3831 is a vulnerability discovered in vdsm that allows arbitrary command execution as root.
How severe is CVE-2019-3831?
CVE-2019-3831 has a severity rating of 6.7 (critical).
Which versions of vdsm are affected by CVE-2019-3831?
vdsm versions 4.19 through 4.30.3 and 4.30.5 through 4.30.8 are affected by CVE-2019-3831.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3831?
To fix CVE-2019-3831, update vdsm to version 4.30.9.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3831?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-3831 at the following links: [link1](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3831), [link2](https://gerrit.ovirt.org/#/c/97659/), [link3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1677109).
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