CVE-2013-2231
First published: Wed Jul 03 2013(Updated: )
An unquoted search path flaw was found in the way qemu guest agent service for Windows was installed into the system. A local unprivileged user could use this flaw to increase their privileges. References: <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/428.html">http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/428.html</a> Acknowledgements: This issue was discovered by Lev Veyde of Red Hat.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.4.z | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/428.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=986943
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=776902
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=776902&action=edit
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1101.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1100.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=980757
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1100.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1101.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2231?
CVE-2013-2231 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2231?
To fix CVE-2013-2231, ensure that the qemu guest agent service for Windows is installed with a properly quoted path.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-2231?
CVE-2013-2231 affects users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6.0 and 6.4, as well as their desktop and workstation supplementary releases.
Can local users exploit CVE-2013-2231?
Yes, a local unprivileged user can exploit CVE-2013-2231 to increase their privileges on affected systems.
Is CVE-2013-2231 relevant for Microsoft Windows systems?
CVE-2013-2231 is not relevant for Microsoft Windows systems, as it specifically pertains to the qemu guest agent service on Linux.
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