CVE-2013-4588: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 15 2013(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <2.6.33 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.33 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/linux-2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.33
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=04bcef2a83f40c6db24222b27a52892cba39dffb
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/15/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63744
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2064-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2065-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1030800
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/04bcef2a83f40c6db24222b27a52892cba39dffb
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2013-4588
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/04bcef2a83f40c6db24222b27a52892cba39dffb
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/30/265
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/174
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2013-4588
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4588
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4588
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4588
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Nov/77
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4588?
CVE-2013-4588 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4588?
To fix CVE-2013-4588, update the Linux kernel to a version newer than 2.6.33 or apply the appropriate security patches provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4588?
CVE-2013-4588 affects Linux kernels built with IP Virtual Server support, particularly versions up to 2.6.33 and specific Ubuntu and Debian distributions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-4588?
The potential impacts of CVE-2013-4588 include denial of service or arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges if exploited.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-4588?
An attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges can exploit CVE-2013-4588, making it necessary for them to have administrative capabilities on the affected system.
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