REDHAT-BUG-1048637: Medium severity libvirt vulnerability
Eric Blake from Red Hat reports that ever since libvirt 1.1.1 added ACL domain:getattr filtering for commands like virConnectListAllDomains, we have had a latent problem that the use of virConnectDomainEventRegister() and virConnectDomainEventRegisterAny() can be used to learn about virDomainPtr objects that should have been inaccessible to the user. It is not a problem if you are not using ACLs; also, it is partially mitigated by the fact that any domain that does not trigger an event in the timeframe where the attacker maintains their event callback will not be leaked.
Once an attacker has learned about a domain by bypassing domain:getattr, they could perform other actions on the domain if there were not ACLs to filter those actions too, such as starting and stopping the domain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1048637?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1048637 is considered to be medium due to potential information disclosure risks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1048637?
To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-1048637, you should upgrade to the latest version of libvirt where the issue is addressed.
What software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1048637?
REDHAT-BUG-1048637 affects all versions of libvirt starting from 1.1.1 onwards.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1048637?
REDHAT-BUG-1048637 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to ACL domain:getattr filtering.
Who reported REDHAT-BUG-1048637?
REDHAT-BUG-1048637 was reported by Eric Blake from Red Hat.