RHSA-2019:2308: Low: libguestfs-winsupport security update
First published: Tue Aug 06 2019(Updated: )
The libguestfs-winsupport package adds support for Windows guests to libguestfs, a set of tools and libraries allowing users to access and modify virtual machine (VM) disk images.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> ntfs-3g: heap-based buffer overflow leads to local root privilege escalation (CVE-2019-9755)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/libguestfs-winsupport | <7.2-3.el7 | 7.2-3.el7 |
| redhat/libguestfs-winsupport | <7.2-3.el7 | 7.2-3.el7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2308?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2308 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2308?
To fix RHSA-2019:2308, you should update the libguestfs-winsupport package to version 7.2-3.el7.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:2308?
RHSA-2019:2308 addresses a heap-based buffer overflow in ntfs-3g that can lead to local root privilege escalation.
What package is affected by RHSA-2019:2308?
The affected package in RHSA-2019:2308 is libguestfs-winsupport.
Is RHSA-2019:2308 applicable to all versions of libguestfs?
RHSA-2019:2308 specifically applies to the libguestfs-winsupport package version 7.2-3.el7 or lower.
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