How severe is CVE-2013-6434?

CVE-2013-6434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6434?

CVE-2013-6434 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6434?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-6434 published?

CVE-2013-6434 was published on 2014-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6434

CVE-2013-6434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager
Published: 2014-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The remote-viewer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.3, when using a native SPICE client invocation method, initially makes insecure connections to the SPICE server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof the SPICE server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6434?: The remote-viewer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.3, when using a native SPICE client invocation method, initially makes insecure connections to the SPICE server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof the SPICE server.
How severe is CVE-2013-6434?: CVE-2013-6434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6434?: CVE-2013-6434 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6434 published?: CVE-2013-6434 was published on 2014-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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