REDHAT-BUG-2512066: Low severity libvirt libvirt vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in libvirt. The network XML parser accepts XML numeric character references for line breaks ( / ) in DNS TXT record value attributes and SRV record domain/target attributes without sanitization. The network driver writes these values directly into the line-oriented dnsmasq configuration file as txt-record= or srv-host= directives. An embedded newline terminates the intended directive and begins a new one under attacker control (e.g., dhcp-script=/bin/sh -c '<cmd>'), which dnsmasq executes as root when the virtual network is started. Under the default libvirt deployment model, read-write access to the libvirt socket is already root-equivalent, and the <dnsmasq:options> raw namespace already provides a documented mechanism for arbitrary directive injection, making this a hardening issue only. However, under non-default polkit fine-grained access control configurations that grant only network.write and network.start permissions, this could represent a privilege boundary violation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
libvirt libvirt

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2512066?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2512066 is low.

2

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-2512066 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-2512066 describes a flaw in libvirt where the network XML parser does not sanitize XML numeric character references for line breaks in DNS TXT and SRV record attributes.

3

How does REDHAT-BUG-2512066 impact systems using libvirt?

REDHAT-BUG-2512066 can lead to improper handling of DNS records, potentially affecting the configuration of dnsmasq.

4

How can I mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2512066?

To mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-2512066, ensure that input to the network XML parser is sanitized before processing.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2512066 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2512066 was published on August 6, 2026.

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