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libslirp out-of-bounds read leaks host memory in ICMP errors

Virtual machine or container network parts can leak host memory contents.

Summary

A flaw in libslirp's icmp_forward_error() can read memory past a truncated or malformed packet, leaking host memory to a guest or container. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9 and 10 and OpenShift Container Platform 4 and 5 are listed as affected.

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We have not confirmed a fixed version yet. Check the source links below.

Products and platforms

  • Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 5

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