CVE-2013-4344: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 04 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the SCSI implementation in QEMU, as used in Xen, when a SCSI controller has more than 256 attached devices, allows local users to gain privileges via a small transfer buffer in a REPORT LUNS command.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=1.6.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =13.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.emulators.qemu/237191
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00003.html
- http://osvdb.org/98028
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1553.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1754.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/02/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62773
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2092-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4344?
CVE-2013-4344 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4344?
To fix CVE-2013-4344, you should update your QEMU software to a version higher than 1.6.2.
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-4344?
CVE-2013-4344 affects QEMU versions up to 1.6.2 and specific releases of openSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Ubuntu.
Can CVE-2013-4344 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-4344 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.
What impact does CVE-2013-4344 have on systems?
CVE-2013-4344 can allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.
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