SB2023090804 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for virtio-win
Published: September 8, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023090804
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0664)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in the QEMU Guest Agent service for Windows. A local user can manipulate the QEMU Guest Agent's Windows installer via repair custom action and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.