OSVDB ID: 85203

Title: Xen VNC Graphical Display Key Sequence Handling Local Privilege Escalation

Info

Disclosure
Sep 06, 2012

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Sep 06, 2012

Description

 Xen contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an error occurs in the VNC graphical display during the handling of a certain key sequence. This may allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Xen

 4.0
4.2
4.1

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/85203