Vulnerability Description
virt-v2v before 0.8.4 does not preserve the VNC console password when converting a guest, which allows local users to bypass the intended VNC authentication by connecting without a password.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Booth | Virt-V2V | <= 0.8.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1615.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47086Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/77558
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702754
- https://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/virt-v2v.git/commit/?id=7e9393129116699d1228bbExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1615.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47086Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/77558
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702754
- https://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/virt-v2v.git/commit/?id=7e9393129116699d1228bbExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1773?
CVE-2011-1773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). virt-v2v before 0.8.4 does not preserve the VNC console password when converting a guest, which allows local users to bypass the intended VNC authentication by connecting without a password.
How severe is CVE-2011-1773?
CVE-2011-1773 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1773?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matthew Booth Virt-V2V, Redhat Enterprise Linux.