Packages
- libvirt -
Details
It was discovered that libvirt did not mark certain operations as read-only. A
local attacker may be able to perform privileged actions such as migrating
virtual machines, adjusting autostart flags, or accessing privileged data in
the virtual machine memory and disks.
It was discovered that libvirt did not mark certain operations as read-only. A
local attacker may be able to perform privileged actions such as migrating
virtual machines, adjusting autostart flags, or accessing privileged data in
the virtual machine memory and disks.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.10 intrepid | libvirt0 – 0.4.4-3ubuntu3.1 | ||
| 8.04 hardy | libvirt0 – 0.4.0-2ubuntu8.1 | ||
| 7.10 gutsy | libvirt0 – 0.3.0-0ubuntu2.1 | ||
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