CVE-2011-1773
UnknownEPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1773 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. virt-v2v before 0.8.4 does not preserve the VNC console password when converting a guest, which allows local users to bypass the intended VNC authentication by connecting without a password.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
virt-v2v before 0.8.4 does not preserve the VNC console password when converting a guest, which allows local users to bypass the intended VNC authentication by connecting without a password.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | <= 0.8.3 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.1.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.2.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.3.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.3.2 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.4.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.4.9 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.4.10 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.5.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.5.1 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.5.2 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.5.3 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.5.4 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.6.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.6.1 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.6.2 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.6.3 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.7.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.7.1 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.8.0 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.8.1 |
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2v | 0.8.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47086Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47086Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1773?
virt-v2v before 0.8.4 does not preserve the VNC console password when converting a guest, which allows local users to bypass the intended VNC authentication by connecting without a password.
How severe is CVE-2011-1773?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1773 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1773?
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.
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