CVE-2013-4151: Code Injection

Published Nov 4, 2014
·
Updated

The virtioload function in virtio/virtio.c in QEMU 1.x before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.

Affected Software

27 affected components
Qemu Qemu=1.0
Qemu Qemu=1.0-rc1
Qemu Qemu=1.0-rc2
Qemu Qemu=1.0-rc3
Qemu Qemu=1.0-rc4
Qemu Qemu=1.0.1
Qemu Qemu=1.1
Qemu Qemu=1.1-rc1
Qemu Qemu=1.1-rc2
Qemu Qemu=1.1-rc3
Qemu Qemu=1.1-rc4
Qemu Qemu=1.4.1
Qemu Qemu=1.4.2
Qemu Qemu=1.5.0
Qemu Qemu=1.5.0-rc1
Qemu Qemu=1.5.0-rc2
Qemu Qemu=1.5.0-rc3
Qemu Qemu=1.5.1
Qemu Qemu=1.5.2
Qemu Qemu=1.5.3
Qemu Qemu=1.6.0
Qemu Qemu=1.6.0-rc1
Qemu Qemu=1.6.0-rc2
Qemu Qemu=1.6.0-rc3
Qemu Qemu=1.6.1
Qemu Qemu=1.6.2
Qemu Qemu=1.7.1

Event History

Nov 4, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4151?

CVE-2013-4151 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4151?

To fix CVE-2013-4151, update QEMU to version 1.7.2 or later.

3

What versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2013-4151?

CVE-2013-4151 affects QEMU versions 1.0 through 1.7.1.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2013-4151?

The risks include potential remote code execution that can lead to system compromise.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4151?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2013-4151; the best course of action is to apply the necessary updates.

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