CVE-2011-3147

Name: CVE-2011-3147
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-22T16:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

8.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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: Apr 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-3147?

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Source: NVD / NIST