Moderate: libvirt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Summary
ALSA-2023:6409: Moderate: libvirt security, bug fix, and enhancement update. Affects libvirt versions < 9.5.0-7.el9_3.alma.1. Fixed in 9.5.0-7.el9_3.alma.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 is affected by a moderate vulnerability (CVE-2023-3750) due to improper locking in the virStoragePoolObjListSearch function. This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service attack.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
9.5.0-7.el9_3.alma.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The libvirt library is affected by a moderate vulnerability that could lead to a denial of service attack. It is recommended to upgrade the libvirt package to version 9.5.0 or later 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.
This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service attack.
Upgrade the libvirt package to version 9.5.0 or later.
No workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the CVE page listed in the References section.
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