Execution with Unnecessary Privileges Affecting virtio-win package, versions <0:1.9.33-0.el9_2


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.31% (23rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-VIRTIOWIN-3326744
  • published21 Feb 2023
  • disclosed20 Feb 2023

Introduced: 20 Feb 2023

CVE-2023-0664  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-250  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 virtio-win to version 0:1.9.33-0.el9_2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream virtio-win package and not the virtio-win package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the QEMU Guest Agent service for Windows. A local unprivileged user may be able to manipulate the QEMU Guest Agent's Windows installer via repair custom actions to elevate their privileges on the system.

CVSS Base Scores

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