CVE-2013-4542: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 04 2014(Updated: )
The virtio_scsi_load_request function in hw/scsi/scsi-bus.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds array access.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU | <=1.7.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.3 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.4 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.5 | |
| QEMU | =0.1.6 | |
| QEMU | =0.2.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.3.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.4.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.4.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.4.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.4.3 | |
| QEMU | =0.5.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.5.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.5.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.5.3 | |
| QEMU | =0.5.4 | |
| QEMU | =0.5.5 | |
| QEMU | =0.6.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.6.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.7.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.7.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.7.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.8.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.8.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.8.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.9.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.9.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.9.1-5 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.3 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.4 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.5 | |
| QEMU | =0.10.6 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0-rc0 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0-rc0 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =0.11.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.2 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.3 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.4 | |
| QEMU | =0.12.5 | |
| QEMU | =0.13.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.13.0-rc0 | |
| QEMU | =0.13.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =0.14.0 | |
| QEMU | =0.14.0-rc0 | |
| QEMU | =0.14.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =0.14.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =0.14.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.15.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =0.15.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =0.15.1 | |
| QEMU | =0.15.2 | |
| QEMU | =1.0 | |
| QEMU | =1.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =1.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =1.0-rc3 | |
| QEMU | =1.0-rc4 | |
| QEMU | =1.0.1 | |
| QEMU | =1.1 | |
| QEMU | =1.1-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =1.1-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =1.1-rc3 | |
| QEMU | =1.1-rc4 | |
| QEMU | =1.4.1 | |
| QEMU | =1.4.2 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.0 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.0-rc3 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.1 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.2 | |
| QEMU | =1.5.3 | |
| QEMU | =1.6.0 | |
| QEMU | =1.6.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =1.6.0-rc2 | |
| QEMU | =1.6.0-rc3 | |
| QEMU | =1.6.1 | |
| QEMU | =1.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3c3ce981423e0d6c18af82ee62f1850c2cda5976
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/133345.html
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-stable/2014-07/msg00187.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4542?
CVE-2013-4542 is classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4542?
To fix CVE-2013-4542, upgrade to QEMU version 1.7.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-4542?
The impact of CVE-2013-4542 includes the possibility of remote code execution if a crafted savevm image is loaded.
Which versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2013-4542?
CVE-2013-4542 affects all QEMU versions prior to 1.7.2, including versions 0.1.0 to 1.7.1.
Can CVE-2013-4542 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2013-4542 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.
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