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REDHAT-BUG-844734

First published: Tue Jul 31 2012(Updated: )

It has been found that sending crafted RPC command with nparams set to 0 can lead to libvirtd accessing random memory, possibly leading to crash. A remote attacker could use this flaw to crash libvirtd (DoS). Upstream proposed fix: <a href="https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2012-July/msg01650.html">https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2012-July/msg01650.html</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libvirt

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-844734?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-844734 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-844734?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-844734, apply the relevant patches or updates provided by Red Hat for libvirt.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-844734?

    The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-844734 affects users of Red Hat libvirt.

  • What kind of attack scenario is associated with REDHAT-BUG-844734?

    REDHAT-BUG-844734 can be exploited by a remote attacker sending crafted RPC commands to crash the libvirtd service.

  • What is the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-844734?

    Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-844734 can lead to the libvirtd service accessing random memory, resulting in a crash.

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