Low: libvirt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Summary
ALSA-2022:8003: Low: libvirt security, bug fix, and enhancement update. Affects libvirt versions < 8.5.0-7.el9_1. Fixed in 8.5.0-7.el9_1. How to fix ↓
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Background
The libvirt library is a C API for managing and interacting with the virtualization capabilities of Linux and other operating systems. It also provides tools for remote management of virtualized systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The libvirt library has a vulnerability (CVE-2022-0897) that can lead to denial of service. The issue is caused by missing locking in nwfilterConnectNumOfNWFilters function. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the functionality of libvirt.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
8.5.0-7.el9_1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update libvirt
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Conclusion
The libvirt library has a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of libvirt (8.5.0) to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Libvirt is a C API for managing and interacting with virtualization capabilities.
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service.
Upgrade to the latest version of libvirt (8.5.0).
No workaround is mentioned in the vulnerability details.
You can find more information in the CVE page (CVE-2022-0897) listed in the References section.
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