Description
The virSecurityManagerSetProcessLabel function in libvirt 0.10.2.7, 1.0.5.5, and 1.1.1, when the domain has read an uid:gid label, does not properly set group memberships, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libvirt | 1.1.2-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | libvirt | 1.1.2-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | libvirt | 1.1.2-2 | — |