CVE-2011-3147
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2011-3147 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions of nova before 2012.1 could expose hypervisor host files to a guest operating system when processing a maliciously constructed qcow filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Versions of nova before 2012.1 could expose hypervisor host files to a guest operating system when processing a maliciously constructed qcow filesystem.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Nova | >= 2010.1, < 2012.1 |
References
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~hudson-openstack/nova/trunk/revision/1604Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~hudson-openstack/nova/trunk/revision/1604Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-3147?
Versions of nova before 2012.1 could expose hypervisor host files to a guest operating system when processing a maliciously constructed qcow filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2011-3147?
CVE-2011-3147 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3147?
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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