CVE-2018-6764

util/virlog.c in libvirt does not properly determine the hostname on LXC container startup, which allows local guest OS users to bypass an intended container protection mechanism and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted NSS module.

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.8 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2018-02-23

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-346

Affected products

• Ubuntu Linux (Canonical)
• Debian Linux (Debian)
• Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat)
• Enterprise Linux Server (Redhat)
• Enterprise Linux Workstation (Redhat)
• Libvirt (Redhat)
• Virtualization (Redhat)

References

• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3576-1
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3113
• https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4137
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2018-February/msg00239.html