CVE-2013-2196

CVE-2013-2196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Elf parser (libelf) in Xen 4.2.x and earlier allow local guest administrators with certain permissions to have an unspecified impact via a crafted kernel, related to "other problems" that are not CVE-2013-2194 or CVE-2013-2195.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2196?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Elf parser (libelf) in Xen 4.2.x and earlier allow local guest administrators with certain permissions to have an unspecified impact via a crafted kernel, related to "other problems" that are not CVE-2013-2194 or CVE-2013-2195.
How severe is CVE-2013-2196?
CVE-2013-2196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2196 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2196?
CVE-2013-2196 primarily affects Xen. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2196?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2196 published?
CVE-2013-2196 was published on 2013-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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