CVE-2013-2211

xen: libxl allows guest write access to sensitive console related xenstore keys

Published Aug 28, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The libxenlight (libxl) toolstack library in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x uses weak permissions for xenstore keys for paravirtualised and emulated serial console devices, which allows local guest administrators to modify the xenstore value via unspecified vectors.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3006-1 xen security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2165 The libxenlight (libxl) toolstack library in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x uses weak permissions for xenstore keys for paravirtualised and emulated serial console devices, which allows local guest administrators to modify the xenstore value via unspecified vectors.
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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
Jun 20, 2013, 12:00 AM