REDHAT-BUG-1866270: Medium severity oracle libvirt vulnerability
Published Aug 5, 2020
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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: https://bugs.mageia.org/27038
Affected Software
1 affected component
libvirt libvirt
Event History
Aug 5, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
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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.
3
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1866270 affects the libvirt software.
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Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270?
A local attacker with access to the system can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1866270 to escalate privileges.
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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.