Vulnerability Description
qemu-kvm before 0.11.0 disables VNC authentication when the password is cleared, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish VNC sessions.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 0.11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0345.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42830Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43272Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43733Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44393Vendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1063-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/10/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/11/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/12/2
- http://www.osvdb.org/70992
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvirt/+bug/697197
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65215
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0345.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42830Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43272Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0011?
CVE-2011-0011 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). qemu-kvm before 0.11.0 disables VNC authentication when the password is cleared, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish VNC sessions.
How severe is CVE-2011-0011?
CVE-2011-0011 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0011?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.