SB2021110425 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Virtualization 8 update for the virt:av and virt-devel:av modules



SB2021110425 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Virtualization 8 update for the virt:av and virt-devel:av modules

Published: November 4, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021110425
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3748)

The vulnerability allows a remote guest to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when in the virtio-net device of QEMU. A malicious guest can trigger the use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the host system with QEMU privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.