CVE-2020-10703: A NULL pointer dereference was found in the libvirt API responsible introduced in upstream version 3.10.0, and

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CVE-2020-10703 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting libvirt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A NULL pointer dereference was found in the libvirt API responsible introduced in upstream version 3.10.0, and fixed in libvirt 6.0.0, for fetching a storage pool based on its target path. In more detail, this flaw affects storage pools created without a target path such as network-based pools like gluster and RBD. Unprivileged users with a read-only connection could abuse this flaw to crash the libvirt daemon, resulting in a potential denial of

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2020-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-06-02 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat libvirt UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.10.0 and < 6.0.0

Fixed in: 6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.10.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libvirt || rpm -q libvirt || libvirt --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libvirt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libvirt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libvirt sudo apt install libvirt=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10.0> sudo apt-mark hold libvirt

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libvirt sudo dnf downgrade libvirt-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libvirt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-10703?

libvirt: upgrade to 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10703 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10703 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-10703 affect?

CVE-2020-10703 affects libvirt. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A NULL pointer dereference was found in the libvirt API responsible introduced in upstream version 3.10.0, and fixed in libvirt 6.0.0, for fetching a storage pool based on its target path. In more detail, this flaw affects storage pools cre

How urgent is CVE-2020-10703?

Priority 54/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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