CVE-2012-2693

CVE-2012-2693 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Libvirt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

libvirt, possibly before 0.9.12, does not properly assign USB devices to virtual machines when multiple devices have the same vendor and product ID, which might cause the wrong device to be associated with a guest and might allow local users to access unintended USB devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2693?
libvirt, possibly before 0.9.12, does not properly assign USB devices to virtual machines when multiple devices have the same vendor and product ID, which might cause the wrong device to be associated with a guest and might allow local users to access unintended USB devices.
How severe is CVE-2012-2693?
CVE-2012-2693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2693 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2693?
CVE-2012-2693 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 67 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2693?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2693 published?
CVE-2012-2693 was published on 2012-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (67)

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