CVE-2018-6764

libvirt: guest could inject executable code via libnss_dns.so loaded by libvirt_lxc before init

Published Feb 23, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4137-1 libvirt security update
EUVD 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 Ubuntu USN USN-3576-1 libvirt vulnerabilities
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