PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0207: A race condition was found in vdsm
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CVE-2022-0207 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting vdsm, virtualization, virtualization for ibm power little endian. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A race condition was found in vdsm. Functionality to obfuscate sensitive values in log files that may lead to values being stored in clear text.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-362 |
| Published | 2022-08-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
ovirt vdsm UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.30.1 and < 4.50.0.4
Fixed in: 4.50.0.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.30.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy vdsm || rpm -q vdsm || vdsm --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.50.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vdsm
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade vdsm
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 4.30.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison vdsm
sudo apt install vdsm=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.30.1>
sudo apt-mark hold vdsm
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list vdsm
sudo dnf downgrade vdsm-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.30.1>
sudo dnf versionlock add vdsm
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.
redhat virtualization DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy virtualization || rpm -q virtualization || virtualization --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison virtualization
sudo apt install virtualization=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold virtualization
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list virtualization
sudo dnf downgrade virtualization-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add virtualization
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.
redhat virtualization for ibm power little endian DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian || rpm -q virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian || virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian
sudo apt install virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian
sudo dnf downgrade virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add virtualization-for-ibm-power-little-endian
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.
redhat virtualization host DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy virtualization-host || rpm -q virtualization-host || virtualization-host --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison virtualization-host
sudo apt install virtualization-host=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold virtualization-host
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list virtualization-host
sudo dnf downgrade virtualization-host-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add virtualization-host
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.
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-2022-0207?
vdsm: upgrade to 4.50.0.4; virtualization: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; virtualization for ibm power little endian: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0207 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0207 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-2022-0207 affect?
CVE-2022-0207 affects vdsm, virtualization, virtualization for ibm power little endian. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). A race condition was found in vdsm. Functionality to obfuscate sensitive values in log files that may lead to values being stored in clear text.
How urgent is CVE-2022-0207?
Priority 24/100. On your watchlist