SB2024010401 - Red Hat Virtualization 4 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for redhat-release-virtualization-host and redhat-virtualization-host

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SB2024010401 - Red Hat Virtualization 4 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for redhat-release-virtualization-host and redhat-virtualization-host

Published: January 4, 2024 Updated: March 7, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024010401
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4911)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of GLIBC_TUNABLES environment variable. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References