CVE-2013-2231

Name: CVE-2013-2231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-01T17:55:03.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the QEMU Guest Agent service for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6, HPC Node 6, Server 6, Workstation 6, Desktop Supplementary 6, Server Supplementary 6, Supplementary AUS 6.4, Supplementary EUS 6.4.z, and Workstation Supplementary 6, when installing on Windows, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program in an unspecified folder.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the QEMU Guest Agent service for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6, HPC Node 6, Server 6, Workstation 6, Desktop Supplementary 6, Server Supplementary 6, Supplementary AUS 6.4, Supplementary EUS 6.4.z, and Workstation Supplementary 6, when installing on Windows, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program in an unspecified folder.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary	6.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary	6.4.z
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary	6.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1100.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1101.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=980757
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1100.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1101.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=980757

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2231?

How severe is CVE-2013-2231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2231?

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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Source: NVD / NIST