CVE-2013-0168
First published: Wed Jan 09 2013(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the way MoveDisk command checks permissions on target storage domain. A privileged user (storage admin of other storage domain) can use this flaw to conduct denial of service attack on the target domain by exhausting the available free space. Acknowledgements: This issue was discovered by Ondrej Machacek of Red Hat.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | <=3.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.2.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0168?
CVE-2013-0168 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.
How does CVE-2013-0168 affect Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager?
CVE-2013-0168 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager by allowing privileged users to exhaust free space in storage domains.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0168?
To fix CVE-2013-0168, ensure that you are running the latest patched version of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-0168?
Storage admins with privileged access in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager installations are affected by CVE-2013-0168.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2013-0168?
Exploiting CVE-2013-0168 can lead to a denial of service by filling up the available free space in a target storage domain.
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