What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1866270?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1866270 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1866270?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1866270, ensure that proper permissions are set on the UNIX domain socket used by libvirt.

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1866270?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1866270 affects the libvirt software.

Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270?

A local attacker with access to the system can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270 to escalate privileges.

Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-1866270?

Yes, patches are typically provided through the software vendor's security updates for REDHAT-BUG-1866270.

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REDHAT-BUG-1866270

medium

5/8/2020

20/3/2024

REDHAT-BUG-1866270

First published: Wed Aug 05 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in libvirt, where an incorrect permissions on the UNIX domain socket. A local attacker could use this issue to access libvirt and escalate privileges. References: <a href="https://bugs.mageia.org/27038">https://bugs.mageia.org/27038</a>

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
libvirt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1866270 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1866270, ensure that proper permissions are set on the UNIX domain socket used by libvirt.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1866270 affects the libvirt software.
Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
A local attacker with access to the system can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270 to escalate privileges.
Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
Yes, patches are typically provided through the software vendor's security updates for REDHAT-BUG-1866270.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1866270 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1866270, ensure that proper permissions are set on the UNIX domain socket used by libvirt.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1866270 affects the libvirt software.
Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
A local attacker with access to the system can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270 to escalate privileges.
Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
Yes, patches are typically provided through the software vendor's security updates for REDHAT-BUG-1866270.