CVE-2009-3525

Xen: PyGrub missing support for password configuration command

Published Oct 5, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The pyGrub boot loader in Xen 3.0.3, 3.3.0, and Xen-3.3.1 does not support the password option in grub.conf for para-virtualized guests, which allows attackers with access to the para-virtualized guest console to boot the guest or modify the guest's kernel boot parameters without providing the expected password.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-3507 The pyGrub boot loader in Xen 3.0.3, 3.3.0, and Xen-3.3.1 does not support the password option in grub.conf for para-virtualized guests, which allows attackers with access to the para-virtualized guest console to boot the guest or modify the guest's kernel boot parameters without providing the expected password.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:31 AM
Reserved
Oct 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 5, 2009, 7:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:11 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 25, 2009, 12:00 AM