CVE-2013-4291 (GCVE-0-2013-4291)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2013-09-30 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 16:38
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Summary
The virSecurityManagerSetProcessLabel function in libvirt 0.10.2.7, 1.0.5.5, and 1.1.1, when the domain has read an uid:gid label, does not properly set group memberships, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Severity
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CWE
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