CVE-2021-20263

QEMU: virtiofsd: 'security.capabilities' is not dropped with xattrmap option

Published Mar 9, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the virtio-fs shared file system daemon (virtiofsd) of QEMU. The new 'xattrmap' option may cause the 'security.capability' xattr in the guest to not drop on file write, potentially leading to a modified, privileged executable in the guest. In rare circumstances, this flaw could be used by a malicious user to elevate their privileges within the guest.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-7699 A flaw was found in the virtio-fs shared file system daemon (virtiofsd) of QEMU. The new 'xattrmap' option may cause the 'security.capability' xattr in the guest to not drop on file write, potentially leading to a modified, privileged executable in the guest. In rare circumstances, this flaw could be used by a malicious user to elevate their privileges within the guest.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:37 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 9, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:33 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 1, 2021, 12:00 AM