openSUSE Security Update: libvirt to fix use-after-free in virNetMessageFree()
______________________________________________________________________________

Announcement ID:    openSUSE-SU-2013:0274-1
Rating:             important
References:         #772586 #773621 #773626 #780432 #800976 
Cross-References:   CVE-2012-4423 CVE-2013-0170
Affected Products:
                    openSUSE 12.1
______________________________________________________________________________

   An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has three
   fixes is now available.

Description:


   libvirt was updated to fix some bugs and security issues:

   Security issues fixed:
   - Fix crash on error paths of message dispatching,
   CVE-2013-0170 bnc#800976
   - security: Fix libvirtd crash possibility CVE-2012-4423
   bnc#780432

   Also bugs were fixed:
   - qemu: Fix probing for guest capabilities bnc#772586
   - xen-xm: Generate UUID if not specified bnc#773626
   - xenParseXM: don't dereference NULL pointer when script is
   empty bnc#773621


Patch Instructions:

   To install this openSUSE Security Update use YaST online_update.
   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

   - openSUSE 12.1:

      zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2013-105

   To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".


Package List:

   - openSUSE 12.1 (i586 x86_64):

      libvirt-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-client-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-client-debuginfo-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-debuginfo-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-debugsource-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-devel-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-doc-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-python-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-python-debuginfo-0.9.6-3.13.1

   - openSUSE 12.1 (x86_64):

      libvirt-client-32bit-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-client-debuginfo-32bit-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-devel-32bit-0.9.6-3.13.1

   - openSUSE 12.1 (ia64):

      libvirt-client-debuginfo-x86-0.9.6-3.13.1
      libvirt-client-x86-0.9.6-3.13.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4423.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0170.html
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/772586
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/773621
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/773626
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/780432
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/800976

openSUSE: 2013:0274-1: important: libvirt

February 12, 2013
An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has three An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has three An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has three fixes is now...

Description

libvirt was updated to fix some bugs and security issues: Security issues fixed: - Fix crash on error paths of message dispatching, CVE-2013-0170 bnc#800976 - security: Fix libvirtd crash possibility CVE-2012-4423 bnc#780432 Also bugs were fixed: - qemu: Fix probing for guest capabilities bnc#772586 - xen-xm: Generate UUID if not specified bnc#773626 - xenParseXM: don't dereference NULL pointer when script is empty bnc#773621

 

Patch

Patch Instructions: To install this openSUSE Security Update use YaST online_update. Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - openSUSE 12.1: zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2013-105 To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".


Package List

- openSUSE 12.1 (i586 x86_64): libvirt-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-client-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-client-debuginfo-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-debuginfo-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-debugsource-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-devel-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-doc-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-python-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-python-debuginfo-0.9.6-3.13.1 - openSUSE 12.1 (x86_64): libvirt-client-32bit-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-client-debuginfo-32bit-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-devel-32bit-0.9.6-3.13.1 - openSUSE 12.1 (ia64): libvirt-client-debuginfo-x86-0.9.6-3.13.1 libvirt-client-x86-0.9.6-3.13.1


References

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4423.html https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0170.html https://bugzilla.novell.com/772586 https://bugzilla.novell.com/773621 https://bugzilla.novell.com/773626 https://bugzilla.novell.com/780432 https://bugzilla.novell.com/800976


Severity
Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2013:0274-1
Rating: important
Affected Products: openSUSE 12.1

Related News

Defending Against Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome: A Critical Update
2 - 3 min read
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, serves millions of internet users by connecting them to the online world. Unfortunately, severe
Navigating the Linux Kernel
2 - 4 min read
The Linux operating system, widely acclaimed for its robustness and security , recently received widespread media attention due to a significant
Staying a Step Ahead of Adversaries: Mitigating Chromium
2 - 4 min read
Google Chrome, one of the world's most widely used web browsers, has recently been scrutinized due to the discovery of multiple Chromium
Unmasking Cicada3301: Examining the Threat of the New Rust-Based Ransomware
2 - 4 min read
Ransomware has long been a severe threat to organizations and admins alike. Recently, cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant called
Buffer Overflow Exploits in Linux: Origins, Impact, and Countermeasures
3 - 6 min read
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities have long been one of the biggest headaches in computer security, especially on Linux operating systems that power
8 Expert-Recommended Security Practices to Fortify Your Linux Systems
4 - 8 min read
As a Linux admin or an infosec professional, you understand how the security landscape changes due to evolving threats, newly discovered
Open Source Strategies for Enhancing Security in Digital Business Operations
5 - 9 min read
Digital transformation, powered by the principles of open-source security , is vital for businesses looking to excel in today's technology-driven
Microsoft Update Mayhem: Rescuing Linux Dual-Boot Systems from Secure Boot Woes
2 - 4 min read
Microsoft's recent patch, intended to strengthen Secure Boot defenses, has resulted in an unexpected setback for Linux-Windows dual-boot setups

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved