SB2022070634 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for qemu-kvm

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SB2022070634 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for qemu-kvm

Published: July 6, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022070634
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26353)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the virtio-net device of QEMU. A privileged user can exploit this issue to crash QEMU or potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26354)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the vhost-vsock device of QEMU. A local user can trigger the error and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References