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CVE-2013-2211

7.4 · HIGH

The libxenlight (libxl) toolstack library in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x uses weak permissions for xenstore keys for paravirtualised and emulated serial console devices, which allows local guest ad…

Published Aug 28, 2013xenCWE-264EPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2013-2211 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xen xen. It was published on August 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The libxenlight (libxl) toolstack library in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x uses weak permissions for xenstore keys for paravirtualised and emulated serial console devices, which allows local guest administrators to modify the xenstore value via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xen. Update xen to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2211?

CVE-2013-2211 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xen xen. It was published on August 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-2211?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2211?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xen. Update xen to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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