CVE-2013-4282: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 2, 2013
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the redshandleticket function in server/reds.c in SPICE 0.12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long password in a SPICE ticket.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Spice Project Spice=0.12.0
redhat Enterprise Virtualization=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Remediation
Event History
Nov 2, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4282?
CVE-2013-4282 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a remote denial of service attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4282?
To fix CVE-2013-4282, update to a patched version of SPICE or affected software as recommended by your vendor.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2013-4282?
CVE-2013-4282 affects users of SPICE version 0.12.0 and certain Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4282?
CVE-2013-4282 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2013-4282 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4282 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending a long password in a SPICE ticket.