CVE-2013-0293: High severity ovirt vulnerability
Published Dec 10, 2019
·Updated
oVirt Node: Lock screen accepts F2 to drop to shell causing privilege escalation
Affected Software
2 affected components
debian
Ovirt Node=2.6.0-1
Event History
Dec 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2013-0293?
CVE-2013-0293 is a vulnerability in oVirt Node that allows an attacker to escalate privileges by using the F2 key to drop to a shell from the lock screen.
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How severe is CVE-2013-0293?
CVE-2013-0293 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
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How can I fix CVE-2013-0293?
To fix CVE-2013-0293, users should update to a version of oVirt Node that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2013-0293?
You can find more information about CVE-2013-0293 on the Debian Security Tracker and the Openwall mailing list.
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What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2013-0293?
The CWE for CVE-2013-0293 is CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management).