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CVE-2013-1766: libvirt 1.0.2 and earlier sets the group owner to kvm for device files, which allows local users to write t...

libvirt 1.0.2 and earlier sets the group owner to kvm for device files, which allows local users to write to these files via unspecified vectors.

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CVE-2013-1766 affects libvirt 1.0.2 and earlier. It can assign KVM group ownership to device files, allowing local users to write to those files. The public record does not describe the exact vector or impact, so urgency depends on whether old libvirt remains on virtualization hosts. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux virtualization hosts running libvirt 1.0.2 or earlier, especially where local users or service accounts can reach KVM-owned device files. Treat this as a legacy virtualization-host hygiene issue. Prioritize if old libvirt exists on systems with shared local access or sensitive workloads. Evidence is too limited to justify emergency response without confirmed exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify hosts running libvirt 1.0.2 or earlier.; Review Debian DSA-2650 and relevant vendor advisories for fixed packages.; Upgrade libvirt through supported distribution channels where applicable..

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