Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4606
Citrix XenServer 4.1, 6.0, 5.6 SP2, 5.6 Feature Pack 1, 5.6 Common Criteria, 5.6, 5.5, 5.0, and 5.0 Update 3 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability which could allow local users with access to a guest operating system to gain elevated privileges.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2012-4606
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.6:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.6:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.0:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:5.6:common_criteria:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4606
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 11 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4606
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4606
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4606
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55432
Citrix XenServer CVE-2012-4606 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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