libguestfs File Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:53932

Info

libguestfs File Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 53932
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2690
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 12 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 03 2012 08:30AM
Credit: Richard W.M. Jones in a Red Hat bug report.
Vulnerable: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

libguestfs File Information Disclosure Vulnerability

libguestfs is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

libguestfs 1.16.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

libguestfs File Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available tools and standard commands to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

libguestfs File Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

libguestfs File Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

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