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CVE-2019-10183: Virt-install(1) utility used to provision new virtual machines has introduced an option '--unattended' to c...

Virt-install(1) utility used to provision new virtual machines has introduced an option '--unattended' to create VMs without user interaction. This option accepts guest VM password as command line arguments, thus leaking them to others users on the system via process listing. It was introduced recently in the virt-manager v2.2.0 release.

LowCVSS 3.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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CVE-2019-10183 can expose guest VM passwords when virt-install is used with its --unattended option. The password may appear in local process listings, making it visible to other users on the same system. This is mainly a confidentiality issue on shared provisioning hosts, not a remote internet-facing vulnerability. Exposure is most likely on Linux virtualization or build hosts where virt-install provisions new VMs and multiple local users can view process metadata. Single-user or tightly controlled provisioning systems have lower practical exposure. Treat as a low-severity hygiene issue unless shared provisioning hosts handle sensitive VM credentials. Prioritize during normal patch cycles, with faster action if virtualization hosts are multi-user or used for privileged guest builds. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat advisory RHSA-2019:3464 for applicable vendor updates.; Apply vendor-provided updates where the affected package is present.; Avoid passing guest VM passwords as command-line arguments on shared systems..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.2CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N1.51.4Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.2Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-10183Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Red Hatvirt-installfrom virt-manager v2.2.0Listed
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