Vulnerability Description
The pyGrub boot loader in Xen 3.0.3, 3.3.0, and Xen-3.3.1 does not support the password option in grub.conf for para-virtualized guests, which allows attackers with access to the para-virtualized guest console to boot the guest or modify the guest's kernel boot parameters without providing the expected password.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36908Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/25/1Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1472.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36523Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022950
- http://xenbits.xensource.com/xen-unstable.hg?rev/8f783adc0ee3Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=525740ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=525740#c0ExploitPatch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36908Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/25/1Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1472.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36523Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3525?
CVE-2009-3525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The pyGrub boot loader in Xen 3.0.3, 3.3.0, and Xen-3.3.1 does not support the password option in grub.conf for para-virtualized guests, which allows attackers with access to the para-virtualized gues...
How severe is CVE-2009-3525?
CVE-2009-3525 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.