CVE-2017-2635

libvirt: Null pointer dereference when updating storage size on empty drives

Published Aug 22, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.7 High EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
A NULL pointer deference flaw was found in the way libvirt from 2.5.0 to 3.0.0 handled empty drives. A remote authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash libvirtd daemon resulting in denial of service.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-11796 A NULL pointer deference flaw was found in the way libvirt from 2.5.0 to 3.0.0 handled empty drives. A remote authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash libvirtd daemon resulting in denial of service.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 2:02 PM
Reserved
Dec 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 22, 2018, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:16 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 9, 2017, 12:00 AM