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CVE-2014-0179

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified

CVE-2014-0179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libvirt 0.7.5 through 1.2.x before 1.2.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (read block and hang) via a crafted XML document containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference to the (1) virConnectCompareCPU or (2) virConnectBaselineCPU API method, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT3 due to different affected versions of some vectors. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libvirt 0.7.5 through 1.2.x before 1.2.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (read block and hang) via a crafted XML document containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference to the (1) virConnectCompareCPU or (2) virConnectBaselineCPU API method, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT3 due to different affected versions of some vectors. CVE-2014-5177 is used for other API methods.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatLibvirt0.7.5
RedhatLibvirt0.7.6
RedhatLibvirt0.7.7
RedhatLibvirt0.8.0
RedhatLibvirt0.8.1
RedhatLibvirt0.8.2
RedhatLibvirt0.8.3
RedhatLibvirt0.8.4
RedhatLibvirt0.8.5
RedhatLibvirt0.8.6
RedhatLibvirt0.8.7
RedhatLibvirt0.8.8
RedhatLibvirt0.9.0
RedhatLibvirt0.9.1
RedhatLibvirt0.9.2
RedhatLibvirt0.9.3
RedhatLibvirt0.9.4
RedhatLibvirt0.9.5
RedhatLibvirt0.9.6
RedhatLibvirt0.9.6.1
RedhatLibvirt0.9.6.2
RedhatLibvirt0.9.6.3
RedhatLibvirt0.9.7
RedhatLibvirt0.9.8
RedhatLibvirt0.9.9
RedhatLibvirt0.9.10
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.1
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.2
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.3
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.4
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.5
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.6
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.7
RedhatLibvirt0.9.11.8
RedhatLibvirt0.9.12
RedhatLibvirt0.9.13
RedhatLibvirt0.10.0
RedhatLibvirt0.10.1
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.1
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.2
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.3
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.4
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.5
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.6
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.7
RedhatLibvirt0.10.2.8
RedhatLibvirt1.0.0
RedhatLibvirt1.0.1

Showing 50 of 75 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0179?
libvirt 0.7.5 through 1.2.x before 1.2.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (read block and hang) via a crafted XML document containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference to the (1) virConnectCompareCPU or (2) virConnectBaselineCPU API method, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT3 due to different affected versions of some vectors. CVE-2014-5177 is used for other API methods.
How severe is CVE-2014-0179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0179?
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