Qemu · Qemu Guest Agent · CVE-2013-2231
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6
**Description**
The issue affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. It can be exploited locally. A vulnerability in the QEMU Guest Agent service allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program in an unspecified folder.
**Recommendations**
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 6, consider restricting access to the QEMU Guest Agent service to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the QEMU Guest Agent service until a patch is available.