CVE-2021-32847: GHSL-2021-058: Disclosure of the host memory into the virtualized guest in hyperkit - CVE-2021-32847

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

A malicious guest can trigger a vulnerability in the host by abusing the disk driver that may lead to the disclosure of the host memory into the virtualized guest.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mobyproject Hyperkit<=0.20210107

Event History

Oct 5, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-32847?

CVE-2021-32847 is a vulnerability in HyperKit, a toolkit for embedding hypervisor capabilities in an application.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32847?

The severity of CVE-2021-32847 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2021-32847 affect HyperKit?

In versions 0.20210107 and prior, a malicious guest can trigger a vulnerability in the host by abusing the disk driver, potentially leading to the disclosure of host memory into the virtualized guest.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-32847 in HyperKit?

The issue is fixed in a later version of HyperKit, so it is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32847?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-32847 in the references provided: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/moby/hyperkit/commit/cf60095a4d8c3cb2e182a14415467afd356e982f), [GitHub Source](https://github.com/moby/hyperkit/blob/2f061e447e1435cdf1b9eda364cea6414f2c606b/src/lib/pci_virtio_block.c#L316), [GitHub Security Advisory](https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-058-moby-hyperkit/)

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