CVE-2008-5086

libvirt: missing checks for read-only connection

Published Dec 19, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5065 Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-694-1 libvirt vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:40 AM
Reserved
Nov 14, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 19, 2008, 5:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 17, 2008, 12:00 AM