CVE-2013-4401
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CVE-2013-4401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function in libvirt 1.1.0 through 1.1.3 checks for the connect:read permission instead of the connect:write permission, which allows attackers to gain domain:write privileges and execute Qemu binaries via crafted XML. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | 1.1.0 |
| Redhat | Libvirt | 1.1.1 |
| Redhat | Libvirt | 1.1.2 |
| Redhat | Libvirt | 1.1.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55210Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55210Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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