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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-4137-1 | libvirt security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2018-18511 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3576-1 | libvirt vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T06:10:11.370Z
Reserved: 2018-02-06T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2018-6764
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-02-23T17:29:00.473
Modified: 2024-11-21T04:11:08.413
Link: CVE-2018-6764
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN