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CVE-2011-4600

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does...

5.9 MediumFix available

CVE-2011-4600 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.9) in Redhat Libvirt, published December 31, 2011. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.78%, the 78th percentile. Fixed in libvirt 0.9.9-1.

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Exploit likelihood

1.78%Up 0.6 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 5.9

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
CVE-2011-4600
CVSS 3.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS 2.0
4.3 MediumAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Weakness
CWE-284
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
CVE-2011-4600
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2011-4524 No score

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
EUVD-2011-4524
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-r2xr-35cg-68vv 5.9

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does...

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
GHSA-r2xr-35cg-68vv
CVSS 3.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness
CWE-284
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 5.9

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
CVE-2011-4600
CVSS 3.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2011-4600 5.9

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2011-4600
CVSS 3.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2011-4600 5.9

The networkReloadIptablesRules function in network/bridge_driver.c in libvirt before 0.9.9 does not properly handle firewall rules on bridge networks when libvirtd is restarted, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) DNS or (2) DHCP query.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2011-4600
CVSS 3.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10209-1 No score

libvirt-2.5.0-1.1 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the libvirt-2.5.0-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10209-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-2867-1 No score

libvirt vulnerabilities

It was discovered that libvirt incorrectly handled the firewall rules on bridge networks when the daemon was restarted. This could result in an unintended firewall configuration. This issue only applied to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. (CVE-2011-4600)

Peter Krempa discovered that libvirt incorrectly handled locking when certain ACL checks failed. A local attacker could use this issue to cause libvirt to stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only applied to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2014-8136)

Luyao Huang discovered that libvirt incorrectly handled VNC passwords in shapshot and image files. A remote authenticated user could use this issue to possibly obtain VNC passwords. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2015-0236)

Han Han discovered that libvirt incorrectly handled volume creation failure when used with NFS. A remote authenticated user could use this issue to cause libvirt to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only applied to Ubuntu 15.10. (CVE-2015-5247)

Ossi Herrala and Joonas Kuorilehto discovered that libvirt incorrectly performed storage pool name validation. A remote authenticated user could use this issue to bypass ACLs and gain access to unintended files. This issue only applied to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 15.04 and Ubuntu 15.10. (CVE-2015-5313)

Record
USN-2867-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
libvirt
Debian:12
before 0.9.9-1
0.9.9-1
libvirt
Debian:13
before 0.9.9-1
0.9.9-1
libvirt
Debian:14
before 0.9.9-1
0.9.9-1
libvirt
Red Hat:rhel_eus:6.2::server
before 0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
libvirt-client
Red Hat:rhel_eus:6.2::server
before 0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
libvirt-debuginfo
Red Hat:rhel_eus:6.2::server
before 0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
libvirt-devel
Red Hat:rhel_eus:6.2::server
before 0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
libvirt-python
Red Hat:rhel_eus:6.2::server
before 0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
libvirt-lock-sanlock
Red Hat:rhel_eus:6.2::server
before 0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
0:0.9.4-23.el6_2.4
libvirt
Ubuntu:14.04:LTS
before 1.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.16, plus listed versions
1.1.1-0ubuntu81.1.1-0ubuntu91.1.4-0ubuntu21.1.4-0ubuntu31.1.4-0ubuntu4
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1.1.4-0ubuntu51.2.0-0ubuntu11.2.0-0ubuntu21.2.0-0ubuntu31.2.1-0ubuntu11.2.1-0ubuntu21.2.1-0ubuntu31.2.1-0ubuntu41.2.1-0ubuntu51.2.1-0ubuntu71.2.1-0ubuntu81.2.1-0ubuntu91.2.1-0ubuntu101.2.2-0ubuntu11.2.2-0ubuntu21.2.2-0ubuntu31.2.2-0ubuntu41.2.2-0ubuntu51.2.2-0ubuntu61.2.2-0ubuntu71.2.2-0ubuntu81.2.2-0ubuntu91.2.2-0ubuntu101.2.2-0ubuntu111.2.2-0ubuntu121.2.2-0ubuntu131.2.2-0ubuntu13.11.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.11.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.21.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.41.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.51.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.61.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.71.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.81.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.91.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.101.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.121.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.14
1.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.16
libvirt
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
before 2.5.0-1.1
2.5.0-1.1

History

History
WhenChangedSources
2026-11-03affected
2026-11-03aliasesEUVD
2026-11-02createdCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

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