CVE-2021-3631
libvirt: Insecure sVirt label generation
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 13, 2021
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libvirt while it generates SELinux MCS category pairs for VMs' dynamic labels. This flaw allows one exploited guest to access files labeled for another guest, resulting in the breaking out of sVirt confinement. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and integrity.
Statement
This flaw affects all versions of libvirt as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Advanced Virtualization. A future update may address this issue.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE-732 · Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource