CVE-2013-2072

xen: Buffer overflow in xencontrol Python bindings affecting xend

Published Aug 28, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.4 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in the Python bindings for the xc_vcpu_setaffinity call in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x allows local administrators with permissions to configure VCPU affinity to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and xend toolstack crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted cpumap.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3041-1 xen security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2051 Buffer overflow in the Python bindings for the xc_vcpu_setaffinity call in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x allows local administrators with permissions to configure VCPU affinity to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and xend toolstack crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted cpumap.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:27 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 28, 2013, 9:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 17, 2013, 12:00 AM