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CVE-2008-5086

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5086 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibvirtLibvirt0.3.2
LibvirtLibvirt0.3.3
LibvirtLibvirt0.4.1
LibvirtLibvirt0.4.2
LibvirtLibvirt0.4.6
LibvirtLibvirt0.5.0
LibvirtLibvirt0.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5086?
Multiple methods in libvirt 0.3.2 through 0.5.1 do not check if a connection is read-only, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform administrative actions.
How severe is CVE-2008-5086?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5086 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5086?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST