CVE-2013-2211: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-2211: The libxenlight (libxl) toolstack library in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x uses weak permissions for xenstore...

The libxenlight (libxl) toolstack library in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x uses weak permissions for xenstore keys for paravirtualised and emulated serial console devices, which allows local guest administrators to modify the xenstore value via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 15:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-2211 affects Xen hosts using the libxenlight/libxl toolstack in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x. Guest administrators could modify xenstore values for serial console devices because permissions were too weak. This is mainly a cloud or virtualization isolation concern, not a typical internet-facing server bug. Exposure is likely limited to Xen deployments running affected 4.0.x, 4.1.x, or 4.2.x versions with libxl-managed guests using the relevant console devices. Systems not using Xen or not using libxl are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Treat as a targeted virtualization hardening issue. Prioritize patching in shared hosting, cloud, lab, or tenant environments where guest administrators are not fully trusted. Lower urgency for isolated Xen systems with only trusted guest admins, but still update during normal maintenance. Mitigation focus: Apply Xen or distribution security updates referencing XSA-57/CVE-2013-2211.; Check Debian, Gentoo, SUSE, or Xen vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Prioritize multi-tenant Xen environments where guest administrators are untrusted..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 16:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 28, 2013, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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