CVE-2013-4416: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Nov 02 2013(Updated: )
The Ocaml xenstored implementation (oxenstored) in Xen 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x allows local guest domains to cause a denial of service (domain shutdown) via a large message reply.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.6.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00059.html
- http://osvdb.org/99072
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201407-03.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/29/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63404
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029264
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4416?
CVE-2013-4416 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause local denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4416?
To fix CVE-2013-4416, upgrade to a patched version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2013-4416?
CVE-2013-4416 affects Xen versions 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x.
What kind of denial of service does CVE-2013-4416 cause?
CVE-2013-4416 allows local guest domains to cause a denial of service by shutting down the domain via a large message reply.
Is CVE-2013-4416 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2013-4416 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the guest domain.
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