CVE-2013-0228

Medium

The xen_iret function in arch/x86/xen/xen-asm_32.S in the Linux kernel before 3.7.9 on 32-bit Xen paravirt_ops platforms does not properly handle an invalid value in the DS segment register, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via a crafted application.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-03-01
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.2

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-189

CVE-2013-0228 is classified as CWE-189

See CWE-189 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-0228 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2013-0228?

    CVE-2013-0228 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 out of 10 . CVE-2013-0228 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-0228?

    CVE-2013-0228 has a CVSS score of 6.2 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-0228?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-0228. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2013-0228 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2013-0228 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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