CVE-2026-23560
Description
A flaw was found in Xen. A virtual machine administrator (vm-admin) can exploit this by setting the VM.other-config:is_system_domain parameter, which allows them to mark a virtual machine as a system domain. This can lead to the virtual machine being ignored and remaining operational during critical host or pool operations, and potentially being hidden from management tools, impacting system visibility and control.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
A user can access restricted functionality and/or sensitive information that may include administrative functionality and user accounts.
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