CVE-2013-0231: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 13 2013(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.8 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.0.2 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.0.3 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.0.4 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.1.3 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.1.4 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.2.0 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.2.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.2.2 | |
| Xen XAPI | =3.2.3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00005.html
- http://osvdb.org/89903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52059
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2632
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/05/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57740
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81923
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2013-0231
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-0231
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2013-0231
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0231
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-0231
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0231?
CVE-2013-0231 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly impact the performance and accessibility of the affected system.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0231?
To resolve CVE-2013-0231, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel or Xen hypervisor as specified by your distribution's security updates.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2013-0231?
CVE-2013-0231 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6.18 and 3.8.
Which versions of Xen are impacted by CVE-2013-0231?
CVE-2013-0231 affects specific Xen versions including 3.0.2 through 3.2.3.
What is the cause of the denial of service in CVE-2013-0231?
The denial of service in CVE-2013-0231 is caused by the pciback_enable_msi function in the PCI backend driver which allows excessive kernel log messages from guest OS users.
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