CVE-2013-4401 describes an improper permission check in the virConnectDomainXMLToNative API function within libvirt versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.3, specifically affecting Red Hat libvirt. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges from connect:read to domain:write, enabling the execution of Qemu binaries via crafted XML. With a CVSS score of 8.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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