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CVE-2013-2072

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the Python bindings for the xc_vcpu_setaffinity call in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x allows local administrators with permissions to...

Published: Aug 28, 2013
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

7.4/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the Python bindings for the xc_vcpu_setaffinity call in Xen 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x allows local administrators with permissions to configure VCPU affinity to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and xend toolstack crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted cpumap.

Sources

cve-2013-2072Exploit
Buffer overflow in the Python bindings for the xc_vcpu_setaffinity call in Xen

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