Unscored severity · published Oct 5, 2009
CVE-2009-3525
The pyGrub boot loader in Xen 3.0.3, 3.3.0, and Xen-3.3.1 does not support the password option in grub.conf for para-virtualized guests, which allows attackers with access to the…
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CVSS
1.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The pyGrub boot loader in Xen 3.0.3, 3.3.0, and Xen-3.3.1 does not support the password option in grub.conf for para-virtualized guests, which allows attackers with access to the para-virtualized guest console to boot the guest or modify the guest's kernel boot parameters without providing the expected password.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.2% · higher than 69% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
XE
Xen · Xen
3.0.3; 3.3.0; 3.3.1 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3525
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-3525
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36908
Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/25/1
Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1472.html
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36523
www.securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022950
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