CVE-2013-1962: The remoteDispatchStoragePoolListAllVolumes function in the storage pool manager in libvirt 1.0.5 allows re...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1962 is an availability issue in libvirt 1.0.5. A remote attacker could repeatedly trigger storage volume listing in a way that consumes file descriptors, potentially making the libvirt daemon or related virtualization management functions unreliable until recovered. Exposure is most likely on virtualization hosts or management servers running vulnerable libvirt, especially where remote libvirt management access is enabled. The bundle does not provide complete affected package ranges beyond libvirt 1.0.5 and downstream advisories. Treat this as a moderate operational risk for virtualization infrastructure. It can disrupt management availability, but the bundle does not indicate active exploitation, data compromise, or code execution. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor libvirt updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Prioritize systems exposing remote libvirt management interfaces.; Restrict libvirt management access to trusted administrative networks and identities..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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