CVE-2011-0011

Name: CVE-2011-0011
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-21T15:55:05.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0011 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. qemu-kvm before 0.11.0 disables VNC authentication when the password is cleared, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish VNC sessions.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

qemu-kvm before 0.11.0 disables VNC authentication when the password is cleared, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish VNC sessions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Qemu	Qemu	<= 0.11.0	Rc2
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.0	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.1	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.2	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.3	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.4	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.5	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.1.6	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.0	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.1	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.2	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.3	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.4	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.5	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.10.6	—
Qemu	Qemu	0.11.0	Rc0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0011?

qemu-kvm before 0.11.0 disables VNC authentication when the password is cleared, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish VNC sessions.

How severe is CVE-2011-0011?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0011 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0011?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-0011?

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Source: NVD / NIST