CVE-2014-8131: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8131: The qemu implementation of virConnectGetAllDomainStats in libvirt before 1.2.11 does not properly handle lo...

The qemu implementation of virConnectGetAllDomainStats in libvirt before 1.2.11 does not properly handle locks when a domain is skipped due to ACL restrictions, which allows a remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (deadlock or segmentation fault and crash) via a request to access the users does not have privileges to access.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-8131 is a denial-of-service issue in libvirt's QEMU domain statistics handling. An authenticated remote user could trigger a deadlock or crash when ACLs cause a domain to be skipped. The main business concern is interruption of virtualization management services, especially in multi-user environments. Systems using libvirt before 1.2.11 with QEMU and remote authenticated users able to call domain statistics APIs are the likely exposure. Risk is higher where multiple tenants or operators have restricted libvirt access. Treat as a targeted availability risk for virtualization operations, not a confirmed internet-wide emergency. Prioritize patching on shared or remotely managed libvirt infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libvirt to 1.2.11 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Review the libvirt security advisory for exact vendor guidance.; Apply relevant distribution security updates, including SUSE/openSUSE packages where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 6, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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