SB2020090128 - Privilege escalation in libvirt



SB2020090128 - Privilege escalation in libvirt

Published: September 1, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020090128
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14339)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to libvirt leaks a file descriptor for /dev/mapper/control. A remote user on guest operating system can obtain leaked descriptor address and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.