Information Exposure Affecting python3-libguestfs package, versions <1:1.38.4-10.module+el8.0.0+3075+09be6b65


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.57% (75th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3LIBGUESTFS-1981117
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed14 May 2019

Introduced: 14 May 2019

CVE-2018-12130  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-208  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-libguestfs to version 1:1.38.4-10.module+el8.0.0+3075+09be6b65 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-libguestfs package and not the python3-libguestfs package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Microarchitectural Fill Buffer Data Sampling (MFBDS): Fill buffers on some microprocessors utilizing speculative execution may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via a side channel with local access. A list of impacted products can be found here: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/corporate-information/SA00233-microcode-update-guidance_05132019.pdf

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