CVE-2020-23793 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE record pertains to a security vulnerability in Redhat's VDI product, spice-server-0.14.0-6.el7_6.1.x86_64, that allows unauthorized restart of KVM virtual machines.

Understanding CVE-2020-23793

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2020-23793 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-23793?

CVE-2020-23793 is a security flaw in spice-server-0.14.0-6.el7_6.1.x86_64, part of Redhat's VDI product, enabling the unauthorized restart of KVM virtual machines without proper authorization.

The Impact of CVE-2020-23793

The vulnerability poses a significant security risk by allowing malicious actors to restart KVM virtual machines without proper authorization, potentially leading to service disruptions and unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-23793

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE-2020-23793 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The security flaw in spice-server-0.14.0-6.el7_6.1.x86_64 enables unauthorized restart of KVM virtual machines, posing a risk to system integrity and security.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to restart KVM virtual machines without proper authorization, potentially leading to service disruptions and unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-23793 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized restart of KVM virtual machines.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious restart activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch spice-server to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits to identify and remediate potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Redhat to address the CVE-2020-23793 vulnerability.