CVE-2013-0293

Name: CVE-2013-0293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-10T14:15:10.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0293 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. oVirt Node: Lock screen accepts F2 to drop to shell causing privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

oVirt Node: Lock screen accepts F2 to drop to shell causing privilege escalation

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ovirt	Node	2.6.0-1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/28/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-0293Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82474Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-0293Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/28/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-0293Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82474Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-0293Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0293?

oVirt Node: Lock screen accepts F2 to drop to shell causing privilege escalation

How severe is CVE-2013-0293?

CVE-2013-0293 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0293?

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-2013-0293?

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Source: NVD / NIST