diff --git a/tools/python/xen/xend/XendPIF.py b/tools/python/xen/xend/XendPIF.py
index d210730765..ee39ec5413 100644
--- a/tools/python/xen/xend/XendPIF.py
+++ b/tools/python/xen/xend/XendPIF.py
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ def linux_get_phy_ifaces():
             if name.startswith('peth'):
                 bridged_ifname = linux_phy_to_virt(name)
                 bridged_if = ifaces.get(bridged_ifname)
+                bridged_mac = ''
                 if bridged_if:
                     bridged_mac = bridged_if[2]
                 phy_ifaces.append((name, int(mtu), bridged_mac))